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"WHAT'S A FOOD PYRAMID?" This guide was developed to help you remember the amounts you should eat from the 5 major food groups.

"WHOSE IDEA WAS IT?" In 1966 the USDA sat down and figured out some guidelines to help Americans watch what they eat.

"WHAT'S A SERVING?" These are guidelines set forth by the USDA. They're based on how much people typically eat. The amounts vary depending on the type of food. For more info, click here.

"HOW DOES IT HELP?" Follow this guide regularly and you will help your body run at peak performance. You'll feel and look your best!

"WHAT ABOUT MINE?" How does YOUR pyramid stack up to this one? CLICK HERE to find out. In the coming months we'll be adding a pyramid calculator to this page - you tell us what you've eaten and we'll show you what your pyramid looks like. For now, just choose the description that fits you best...