Basic Nutrition: Explore the USDA Food Pyramid
By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide
Updated March 03, 2013
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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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- The Food Pyramid
- Portion Distortion
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- The First Step - Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta
- The Second Step - Vegetables and Fruits
- The Third Step - Fats and Oils
- The Next Steps - Dairy and Proteins
- A Healthy Balanced Diet
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