Overview of the Food Pyramid
What are the three main sections on the new food pyramid?
What is the Protein section, the Vegetable and Fruits section, and whole grains section
These foods are common in the Fruit and Vegetable category.
What is Apples, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Oranges, Broccoli, Carrots, Grapes, etc?
These foods are common in the Protein category.
What is Meat, Eggs, Cheese, Milk, Butter etc?
These foods are common in the Grains category.
What is Bread, Rice, Oatmeal, etc?
This is the slogan for the new food pyramid.
What is Eat Real Food?
Unlike the 1992 pyramid, the new 2026 pyramid is described as this shape.
What is an upside down pyramid?
This type of fruit, often eaten for breakfast, is know for being high in potassium.
What is a Banana?
This type of food is often eaten by vegetarians as a main source of protein.
What are beans, tofu, or nuts?
To get the most fiber and nutrients, it is recommended to make at least half of your grains this type.
What are whole grains?
Avocado falls in this category.
What is Protein, Dairy, and Healthy fats?
The 2026 guidelines recommend avoiding these entirely, often referring to them as "exiled" items.
What are ultra processed snacks?
To get the most fiber, you should eat fruit whole instead of drinking this.
What is juice?
Protein helps your body build and repair these, which make up your muscles and organs.
What are cells or tissues?
This is the nutrient found in high amounts in whole-grain products that helps move food through the digestive system.
What is Fiber?
This is the food plan that the new food pyramid replaced.
What is MyPlate?