Food GroupsThe Food Pyramid

The Food Pyramid

6 to 11 servings B for bread R for rice C for cereal P for pasta

Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta

2 to 4 servingsA for appleC for CherryG for GrapesO for orange

Fruit

3 to 5 servingsS for squashP for peppersL for lettuceC for carrots

Vegetables

2 to 3 servingsT for turkeyS for steakF for fishB for beansE for eggsN for nuts

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts

2 to 3 servingsM for milkY for yogurtC for cheese

Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese

Use sparinglyB for butterO for oilC for candyP for pie

Fats, Oils, and Sweets

Divide into groups of 4 to 5 Use the handouts to create a healthy menu

for 1 day Include breakfast, lunch, and dinner Include 2 snacks Include a healthy desert for dinner Share your menu with the class

Plan a Healthy Menu