My Pyramid is the U.S. food guide pyramid.  My Pyramid features a special personalize feature on nutrition information for you, check out their website, http://www.mypyramid.gov. 


My Pyramid contains eight divisions representing the food groups left to right:
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  • Grains, recommending that at least half of grains consumed be as whole grains
  • Vegetables, emphasizing dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, and dry beans and peas
  • Fruits, emphasizing variety and deemphasizing fruit juices
  • Oils, recommending fish, nut, and vegetables sources
  • Milk, a category that includes other dairy products
  • Meat and beans, emphasizing low-fat and lean meats such as fish as well as more beans, peas, nuts, and seeds


image My Pyramid gives its recommendations in cups, ounces, and other measures that may be easier to understand by age and sex.


My Pyramid stresses activity and moderation along with a proper mix of food groups in your diet.


There are two other categories:

 

  • Physical activity, represented by a person climbing steps on the pyramid, with at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day recommended (and in some cases 60 or 90 minutes)
  • Discretionary calories, represented by the uncolored tip of the pyramid, including items such as candy, alcohol, or additional food from any other group.


imageOur Health Education Team offers My Pyramid for Kids to all elementary schools in Lake Cumberland District. 


Additional information can be found at the following websites:
My Pyramid
Fruits and Veggies Matter
Nutrition