Diabetes and The Food Pyramid
by fk
Filed under Diabetes Diet
The Food Pyramid
The Food Guide Pyramid can help you put the Dietary Guidelines into action.
The pyramid illustrates the research-based food guidance developed by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture and supported by the Department of
Health and Human Services. It is based on USDA’s research on what foods
Americans eat, what nutrients are in these foods, and how to make the
best food choices to promote good health. It outlines what to eat each
day, but it is not a rigid prescription. You can use it as a general guide
in choosing a healthful diet that is right for you. The pyramid calls
for eating a variety of foods to get the nutrients you need, and, at the
same time, the right amount of calories to maintain a healthy weight.
