My Pyramid

Now we are ready to discuss portion control and diet. Go to the following website and view the video on My pyramid.

http://video.about.com/nutrition/USDA-Food-Pyramid-Explained.htm

Now it is time to go to mypyramid and calculate your daily nutrtional needs. Go to the website and click on mypyramid plan. Enter your information and activity level. 

  http://www.mypyramid.gov/index.html

Answer the following:

1. What is the recommended servings of grains, veggies, fruit, milk, and meat/beans for you?

2. Do you feel you meet these requirements on a daily level?

3. What small step can you do to imrpove your daily food intake?