My Pyramid Project

7th Grade

www.mypyramid.gov

Go to the following website

Click on the “Food Groups” Link

Copy the Main Idea point for the five food groups

Click on one of the food groups or related topics

Under each of the 5 food group pages, click on TIPS

From the list of tips, select 3 to copy for your poster, scroll down the page for

more tips.

Repeat the tips for each of the main food groups

• Grains

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Milk

• Meat and Beans

Choose oils from the list on the right

The main heading for Fat, Oils and Sweets is…

•Know your fats

Click on “Why is it important”

From the reading, select 2 reasons why it is important to consume oils

Click on Physical Activity

The main heading for Physical Activity is…

•Find your balance between food and physical activity.

Click on the “Tips for increasing physical activity” link

Scroll down the page and select 3 tips from the selections

On the left of the screen, click on “Interactive Tools”

Click on Daily Food Plan

Enter your age, gender and activity level. Weight and height are

optional. Then submit.

Record your calorie amount and the serving amounts recommended

for you When you have completed your research, begin working on your poster. Your project is due at the end of the class on Wednesday.