1984
Food Guide Pyramid total diet
| Number of food groups | Protein-rich foodsMilk/meat | breads | Vegetables/fruit | Other (incl fats) |
| 6 | Milk, yogurt, cheese- 2-3(1 cup, 1 1/2 oz. cheese)Meat, poultry, fish, eggs,dry beans, nuts- 2-3(5-7 oz. total/day) | Breads, cereals, rice, pasta-6-11 svgs Whole grains Enriched(1 slice, 1/2 cup cooked) | Vegetable-fruit group- 4(incl. vit. C source daily anddark green/yellow veg. frequently1/2 cup or typical portion) | Fats, oils, sweets-Total fat not to exceed30% calSweets vary according tocalorie needs |
Source: USDA, Human Nutrition Information Service, 1993 |
