Food Pyramid

The 2005 Food Pyramid provides suggested consumption from the basic food groups at 12 different calorie levels based on age, gender and physical activity level.

Food Pyramid

Your Food Pyramid

AGE?
GENDER? Male Female


ACTIVITY LEVEL?
Sedentary   
Mod. Active   
Active

SEDENTARY: less than 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity beyond daily activities.
MOD. ACTIVE: between 30 and 60 minutes a day of moderate physical activity beyond daily activities.
ACTIVE: 60 minutes or more a day of moderate physical activity beyond daily activities.
REFERENCES:
  • US Department of Agriculture
  • Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes Macronutrients Report, 2002.