About The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids


Looking to demystify MyPyramid, the icon for good eating? The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids does it for you. MyPyramid, the food guidance system modeled on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, is based on the latest information linking what to eat and how much to exercise to good health. MyPyramid is all about personalizing eating recommendations, so it provides a choice of 12 balanced eating plans based on a different calorie level. Whether you're looking to:

  • shed some pounds or maintain your body weight;
  • eat right during pregnancy and nursing; or
  • feed every member of your family ages two and older a balanced diet
   ...The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids spells out in detail what to eat every day, and why.


Here are some of book's features:
  • The details of figuring out your calorie needs, and how to use MyPyramid
  • The facts about each of the five foods groups and oils
  • Dozens of tips for including more whole grains; fruits and vegetables; and low-fat and lean protein sources
  • The facts about the new guidelines for physical activity: how much and what type you need for weight control and for good health
  • Sample menus for the 12 different calorie MyPyramid plans
  • Tips for following a MyPyramid plan when eating on the run.
   

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids By Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD (Alpha Books, January 2006)