| A | B |
| Eat Regular Meals | avoid skipping meals. People who skip meals tend to overeat at other times. |
| Watch Portion Sizes | Suggested portion sizes may be smaller than you think. One cup of pasta may not seem like much, but it is two servings from the Bread,Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group. |
| Eat Small Amounts Of Foods From The Pyramid Tip | You don't need to cut out fats and sugars entirely. An occasional candy bar or soft drink won't undo an otherwise healthful eating plan. |
| Aim To Achieve Balance Over Time | Eat a variety of foods from all of the food groups over several days to get the right amounts and types of nutrients. |
| Breakfast | Your body needs a fresh supply of energy every morning. |
| Students | concentrate better at school and have a more positive attitude when eating a healthy breakfast. |
| Breakfast On The Go | Bagel, yogart drink. Celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter, apple juice. |
| Packing A School Lunch | Choose foods that provide a variety of nutrients and textures and this will make your meal nutritious and fun to eat. |
| Nutrient Dense | foods that have a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories. |
| Healthy Snacks | Baked tortilla chips with salsa. Popcorn topped with chili powder or cinnamon. |