The Food Pyramid

Which now list total daily amounts in each category that you can assign to meals and snacks throughout the day:

Category Total daily amounts Examples

Grain Group six ounce-equivalents or servings each day. one-half cup cooked pasta, rice, or cereal; one bread
slice; or one cup dry cereal
Vegetable Group 2.5 cups total for five servings each day. one-half cup vegetable juice, one-half cup cut
vegetables, or one cup of raw leafy vegetables (such
as spinach or salad)
Fruit Group 2 cups total for four servings each day. one-half cup fruit juice, one piece of medium-sized
fruit (like an orange, apple, or banana), one-half cup
cut fruit, or one-quarter cup dried fruit
Milk Group 3 cups each day. one cup yogurt or milk, 1½ ounces low-fat or fat-free
natural cheese, or two ounces processed or packed
cheese
Meats and Beans Group 5.5 ounces total for two or three servings each one-quarter cup cooked beans; one tablespoon
day. peanut butter or other nut butter; one egg; or one
ounce cooked meat, chicken, or fish

Oils six teaspoons or servings each day. one teaspoon any vegetable oil, one tablespoon low-
fat mayo, or two tablespoons light salad dressing
Discretionary Calories a small amount. An allotment of 100 to 300
calories can be used on foods with fats or
sugars, like dessert.

Name: Gisel Samantha Rocha Ruelas

ID: 1720842
Group: 03* LNUT
Date: May 14, 2020
English Module IX