Real Food and the Food Pyramid
Learn to eat healthy, with MyPyramid.gov
Today, more and more people are realizing that good eating habits are a vital part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. How can you stay on top of the latest information about diet and nutrition for your family? The answer is an easy-to-use resource from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), called MyPyramid.gov.
MyPyramid.gov gives you clear, concise guidelines for how to build a healthy meal plan for your family. It also offers interactive tools to help you find the diet that’s right for your age, gender, height, weight and level of activity. Best of all, it breaks down the current thinking about nutrition into smaller snippets you can easily absorb at your own pace.
Six food groups for a healthy balance
MyPyramid.gov outlines a comprehensive plan for healthy eating. It teaches you the importance of eating the right mix of foods from each of six food groups:
- Grains
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Oils
- Milk, Cheese & Dairy
- Meats & Beans
It also stresses the importance of eating a variety of foods from each group. That’s because your body needs a complex package of nutrients to keep you alert, keep your vital organs in good working order and keep your immune system strong.
The experts agree: a healthy diet is the foundation of a healthy body and, when combined with moderate exercise, can help protect you from major illness. Just as important, a healthy diet helps you look and feel great, so you can enjoy life and reach more of your personal goals.
Why real food matters.
MyPyramid.gov gives you a simple way to learn the basics about healthy eating.
Then, when you’re ready, you can dig in for an extra helping of advice and tips. For one thing, you’ll learn how important it is to fill your diet with real, wholesome foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat or fat-free dairy recipes and lean proteins.
Want to learn more about the importance of nutrient-rich food? Visit our Nutrient Rich Newsroom section of this site.