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Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts everyone living in the United States. The next census occurs in 2010. Census questionnaires will be mailed or delivered to every household in the United States in March 2010. Get ready to be counted!
 


MyPyramid food plans are designed for the general public ages 2 and over; they are not therapeutic diets. Those with a specific health condition should consult with a health care provider for a dietary plan that is right for them.

One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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Grain Group
What's in the Grain Group?
How much is needed?
What counts as an ounce?
Health benefits & nutrients

Vegetable Group
What's in the Vegetable
  Group?

How much is needed?
What counts as a cup?
Health benefits & nutrients

Fruit Group
What's in the Fruit Group?
How much is needed?
What counts as a cup?
Health benefits & nutrients

Milk Group
What's in the Milk Group?
How much is needed?
What counts as a cup?
Health benefits & nutrients

Meat & Beans Group
What's in the Meat & Beans
  Group?

How much is needed?
What counts as an ounce?
Nutrients & health implications
Vegetarian choices

Oils
What are "oils"?
How are oils different from
  solid fats?

Why is it important to
  consume oils?

Discretionary Calories
What are "discretionary
  calories"?
What are "solid fats"?
What are "added sugars"?

Physical Activity
What is physical activity?
Why is it important?
How much is needed?
Calories used
in physical
  activity

Tips & Resources
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Milk
Meat & Beans
Increasing Physical Activity
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