Go to http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/pyramid.html and read the article about the nutrition pyramid. Following the nutrition pyramid is one way to eat healthier. Notice that the nutrition pyramid has 6 different colored bands and that the bands are different widths. Also notice that there are different serving sizes for each band.
1) Why are some bands larger than others? What does this mean?
2) What kind of food does each colored band represent?
3) How many servings of each group of food should you eat for your age each day?
1) Why are some bands larger than others? What does this mean?
2) What kind of food does each colored band represent?
3) How many servings of each group of food should you eat for your age each day?
