HB 265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Riboflavin, Niacin, Mypyramid
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Five food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat & beans. A plat was identified as a potential alternative image to the food pyramid due to: a family eating symbol for consumers. Meat and beans change to a more generic protein category. Elimination of serving size in exchange for proportion rather than serving size. The information about what and how much to eat has not changed: both mypyramid and myplate are illustrations that are based on the same food groups and recommendations about what and how much to eat. At least half of the grains you eat each day should come from whole grian source. Eat at least 3 oz of whole grain bread, cereal, crackers, rice or pasta every day. Eat a variety of vegetables and increase consumption of dark green and orange vegetables, as well as dry beans and peas. Eat at least 2. 5 cups of vegetables each day. Eat at least 1. 5 cups of fruit every day.
