The Perfect Diet for You: 62 total pages.

only presents overviews of dietary research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional physician. NUTRITION & DIETARY BASICS In a nutshell, the USDA Food Guide Pyramid presents a general outline of which foods to eat daily. And it is based on the Dietary Guidelines presented by the USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Pyramid recommends eating a variety of foods in order to get the nutrients and calories needed for healthy weight maintenance. The bottom foundation or the pyramid is a recommendation for 6-11 servings of breads, pasta, rice and cereals. The actual breakdown is: · For children (ages 2 to 6 years), women, some older adults (around 1,600 calories) - 6 servings · For older children, teen girls, active women, most men (around 2,200 calories) - 9 servings · Teen boys, active men (around 2,800 calories) - 11 servings. A serving of breads, pasta, rice and cereals would basically reflect the following: 1 slice of bread, 1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal; and 1/2 cup of cooked of pasta, rice or cereal.

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