GUIDE TO GOOD EATINGLEARNING OBJECTIVE:Recall theelements of the USDA Food Guide Pyramidand recommended dietary guidelines.Calculating a therapeutic diet can be complicatedand is best left to dietitians. It is now common practicefor dietitians or dietary kitchens to select foods fordiets using the food groups outlined in figure 9–2, theFood Guide Pyramid. These foods are classifiedaccording to their nutritional value and the number ofservings that should be eaten each day.THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMIDThe Food Guide Pyramid emphasizes foods fromthe five food groups shown in the sections of thepyramid. Each of these groups provides some, but notall, of the nutrients we require. For good health weneed them all. For everyday living, the simplest andmost practical plan is to follow those same guidelines,selecting from the various food groups the type andamount of food recommended.DIETARY GUIDELINESThe food pyramid graphically communicates themessage of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Diets should be built upon a base of complexcarbohydrates and less fats. The placement of the foodgroups starting at the base of the pyramid conveys thecurrent recommendations. These recommendationsare as follows:Eat more grains, vegetables, and fruitsEat moderate amounts of lean meats and dairyfoodsUse sweets, fats, and oils sparingly9-6FATS, OILS, & SWEETSUSE SPARINGLYMILK, YOGURT,& CHEESEGROUP2-3 SERVINGSVEGETABLEGROUP3-5SERVINGSKEYFAT (NATURALLY OCCURRING AND ADDED)SUGARS (ADDED)THESE SYMBOLS SHOW FATS, OILS,AND ADDED SUGARS IN FOODS.MEAT, POULTRY, FISHDRY BEANS, EGGS& NUTS GROUP2-3 SERVINGSFRUITGROUP2-4 SERVINGSBREAD, CEREAL,RICE, PASTAGROUP6-11SERVINGSHM3f0902Figure 9-2.—Food Guide Pyramid.
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