FoodGuide Pyramid

Food Guide Pyramid (fo͞od) Federal dietary guidelines recommend the following number of daily servings for the six food groups: A. fats, oils, and sweets: use sparingly B. dairy: 2-3 C. protein: 2-3 D. vegetables: 3-5 E. fruits: 2-4 F. carbohydrates: 6-11 Precision Graphics n.

A food pyramid devised by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1992, in which grains and cereals represent the base beneath layers for fruits and vegetables, meats and dairy products, and fats and sweets at the peak.

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