The American diet is not in balance. On the average, Americans don't eat enough dark greens, orange vegetables and legumes, fruits, whole grains and low-fat milk products. They eat more fats and added sugars. To bring the diet into balance, MyPyramid recommends eating more of the under-consumed foods and less solid fats, added sugars, and caloric sweeteners and foods rich in these. The new MyPyramid is the educational tool designed to help consumers meet healthier food guidelines. MyPyramid translates the principles of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other nutritional standards to assist consumers in making healthier food and physical activity choices. Each person has a Pyramid that is right for them based on age, sex and physical activity level. Consumers are encouraged to find out what they need to eat each day and their physical activity level by visiting http://www.MyPyramid.gov

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For more information on the New Food Guide, contact your Southern University Ag Center parish agent or visit www.suagcenter.com.

Contact:
Southern University Ag Center Nutritionist, Fatemeh Malekian, Ph.D at (225) 771-2262 or fatemeh_malekian@suagcenter.com.