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Food Pyramid Game!

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Match the descriptions in the pyramid to each of the six food groups listed further below.

The Food Pyramid

1. Top point of the pyramid -- eat just a bit of these.
2. 2nd level from top, on left -- 2 or 3 servings.
3. 2nd level from top, on right -- 2 or 3 servings.
4. 3rd level from top, on left - 3 to 5 servings.
5. 3rd level from top, on right -- 2 to 4 servings.
6. bottom level -- 6 to 11 servings.

Food Groups to Choose from:

A. Bread group
B. Vegetables
C. Fruits
D. Milk Products
E. Meat Group
F. Fats and sweets.

Answers

The Food Pyramid

Top point of the pyramid, eat just a bit of these: F, Fats and sweets.
2nd level from top, on left -- 2 or 3 servings: D, Milk Products
2nd level from top, on right -- 2 or 3 servings: E, Meat Group
3rd level from top, on left - 3 to 5 servings: B, Vegetables
3rd level from top, on right -- 2 to 4 servings: C, Fruits
bottom level -- 6 to 11 servings: A, Bread Group.

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