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The Food Pyramid

• Build the foundation of your daily eating plan with 6 to 11 servings from the Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group.

• Choose an item from the Vegetable group at least 3 to 5 times each day.

• It's a treat to enjoy 2 to 4 servings from the Fruit Group as part of your daily diet.

• Limit your selection of Milk, Yogurt & Cheese to just 2 to 3 items per day.

• Get protein from the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts through 2 to 3 servings every day.

• Top off your daily eating plan with Fats, Oils & Sweets, but only in small quantities.