the FOOD Pyramid

Eating Right Every Day

NutrientsSubstances in foods that

provide energy and materials for cell development, growth and repair.

Types of Nutrients Carbohydrates

Proteins Fats

Vitamins Minerals Water

CarbohydratesSource of energy

Includes starch, cellulose, and sugar

ProteinsNeeded throughout your body for

growth, as enzymes.

Used for replacement and repair of body cells.

FatsProvides the body with energy

and helps your body store vitamins.

Types of Fats• Saturated

• From animals• Unsaturated

• From plants

VitaminsEssential, organic nutrients

Needed in small quantities to help your body use other nutrients.

Vitamins

Vitamin

Health Effect Food Sources

A growth, good eyesight, healthy skin

green/yellow vegetables, liver and fish liver oils, milk, yellow fruit

B growth, healthy nervous system, use of carbohydrates, red blood cell production

meat, eggs, milk, cereal grains, green vegetables

C growth, healthy bones and teeth, wound healing

citrus fruits, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables

D absorption of calcium and phosphorus by bones and teeth

milk, eggs, fish

E formation of cell membranes vegetable oils, eggs, grains

K blood clotting, wound healing green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, tomatoes

Minerals Inorganic nutrients

Regulate many chemical reactions in your body

WaterMost important factor for

survival next to oxygen.

Your body is about 70% water by weight.

The Old Food PyramidFats, Oils & SweetsUSE SPARINGLY

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts Group2-3 SERVINGS

Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Group

2-3 SERVINGS

Vegetable Group3-5 SERVINGS Fruit Group

2-4 SERVINGS

Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group6-11 SERVINGS

The New Food Pyramid

http://mypyramid.gov