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Food Pyramid

Based on a 2,000 calorie-a-day diet Grains:  6 ounces daily Vegetables:  2.5 cups daily Fruits: 2 cups daily Milk:  3 cups daily (kids 2-8, it's 3 cups daily) Meats & Beans:  5.5 ounces daily  ----------  Oils * Most fats should be from fish, nuts and vegetable oils  * Limit solid fats such a butter, margerine or lard * Keep consumption of saturated fats, trans fats and sodium low * Choose foods low in sugar LINKS  Enchanted Learning: Food Pyramid Quiz Food Pyramid Challenge Food Pyramid Information Food Pyramid: A Plan for Eating Healthy School Meals Kids:  Nutrition Exploration KinderStart: Food Pyramid The Food Guide Pyramid USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center USDA:  My Pyramid Wikipedia:  Food Guide Pyramid