Pyramid Food Groups

Pyramid

Food Groups

Fat / Sugar :

This category should be used sparingly.

egs: of 1 serving in this category ---

1 serving of fat equals 1 tablespoon of butter ( about 11 grams ) .

1 tablespoon of oil ( about 13 grams ) .

1 serving of sugar equals 1 teaspoon .

Protein :

2 – 3 servings per day .

egs : of 1 serving in this category ---

70 grams of cooked meat , chicken or fish

Half a cup of cooked beans .

An egg .

2 tablespoons of Peanut Butter .

¾ a cup of nuts .

Vegetable / Fruit :

3 – 5 servings per day .

egs : of 1 serving in this category ---

1 cup of leaf vegetables .

1 apple .

1 banana .

¾ cup of fruit juice .

A slice of papaya .

½ cup of carrots .

Carbohydrates ( Starches ) :

6 – 11 servings per day

egs : of 1 serving in this category ---

1 slice of bread ( about 30 grams ) .

1 small packet of corn flakes ( about 25 grams ) .

1 small bowl of rice / noodles ( cooked ) .