Washington County
Extension Office
333 E. Washington Street,
Suite 1200 PO Box 2003
West Bend, WI 53095
Phone: (262) 335-4841
 Find out about the New Food Pyramid
Steps to a Healthier You
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you
choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick
estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age,
sex, and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box.
Follow the links below to see inside MyPyramid to help you:
- Make smart choices from every food group
- Find your balance between food and physical activity, and
- Get the most nutrition out of your calories.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005, gives science-based
advice on food and physical activity choices for health.
What is a "Healthy Diet"?
The Dietary Guidelines describe a healthy diet as one
that
- Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free
or low-fat milk and milk products;
- Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts;
and
- Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol,
salt (sodium), and added sugars.
Your food and physical activity choices each day affect your
health; how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future.
These tips and ideas are a starting point. You will find a
wealth of suggestions here that can help you get started toward
a healthy diet. Choose a change that you can make today, and
move toward a healthier you.
Tips to help you:
The recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines and in MyPyramid
are for the general public over 2 years of age. MyPyramid is
not a therapeutic diet for any specific health condition. Individuals
with a chronic health condition should consult with a health
care provider to determine what dietary pattern is appropriate
for them.
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