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Basic Nutrition: Explore the USDA Food Pyramid

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Updated March 03, 2013

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The Second Step - Vegetables and Fruits
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The pyramid suggests you eat more fruits, green vegetables, more orange vegetables, and more dry beans and peas. Fruits and vegetables are important for their vitamin and mineral content along with fiber and healthy phytochemicals.

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