Food Pyramid Activities for Kids: The USDA has revamped the food pyramid so that it is now easier for children to understand. Food groups are no longer stacked on top of each other. Now they are illustrated as vertical stripes with examples of the healthiest options from each food group represented at the base of the pyramid. Another important component was added to this new and improved guide to healthy living: physical activity! There is now a figure shown running up the pyramid to remind us that an active lifestyle is key. Each food group is represented by a color. This color...
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