Basic Nutrition: Explore the USDA Food Pyramid
By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide
Updated March 03, 2013
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The next step is made up of dairy products and another step is the protein group of lean meat, poultry, legumes, and fish. These foods are important for proteins which are needed for structural components of your body. Dairy products are also important as a source for calcium.
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- The Food Pyramid
- Portion Distortion
- A Meal with Better Portions
- 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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