New Food Pyramid

The above food pyramid is the update food pyramid published by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2005. The new icon stresses physical activity and moderation along with a proper mix of food groups in one’s diet. As compared to the earlier model, this pyramid has the following updates: 

• Inclusion of a new symbol—a person on the stairs—representing physical activity.
• Measuring quantities in cups and ounces instead of servings.

My Pyramid, as what this icon is called, contains eight divisions. From left to right on the pyramid are a person and six food groups:

1. Physical activity, represented by a person climbing steps on the pyramid, to illustrate moderate physical activity every day, in addition to usual activity.
2. Grains, recommending that at least half of grains consumed be as whole grains.
3. Vegetables, emphasizing dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, and dry beans and peas.
4. Fruits, emphasizing variety and deemphasizing fruit juices.
5. Oils, recommending fish, nut, and vegetables sources
6. Milk, a category that includes fluid milk and many other milk-based products
7. Meat and beans, emphasizing low-fat and lean meats such as fish as well as more beans, peas, nuts, and seeds

• Another category, Discretionary calories, is represented by the narrow tip of each colored band, including items such as candy, alcohol, or additional food from any other group.

The next update is expected to be released after five years from the publication of the latest.

Nutrition Month

The pictures in this slideshow will recap our healthy celebration last July 31! Go, Glow and Grow foods in bountiful servings!

Thank you all for the participation.