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| Fats, Oils and Sweets Group |
 This part of the Pyramid represents Fats, Oils and Sweets.
These foods include candy, soda, sugars, butter and
margarine, salad dressings, oils and cream. These types of
foods provide calories with little nutrients. These foods should
be used sparingly by most people. |
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| Cerael Rice and Pasta Group |
 This part of the Pyramid represents Fats, Oils and Sweets.
These foods include candy, soda, sugars, butter and
margarine, salad dressings, oils and cream. These types of
foods provide calories with little nutrients. These foods should
be used sparingly by most people. |
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| Vegetables Group |
 This section of the Pyramid represents the Vegetable
Group. Vegetables are low in fat and provide fiber to the
diet. Vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron and magnesium are
some of the vitamins and minerals provided by vegetables.
The Pyramid suggests 3-5 servings per day. |
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| Fruit Group |
 section of the Pyramid represents the Fruit
Group. The Pyramid suggests 2-4 servings per day. Fruits
as well as 100% fruit juices provide important nutrients to
the body such as vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium while
being low in fat and sodium. |
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| Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs |
 This part of the Pyramid represents Fats, Oils and Sweets.
These foods include candy, soda, sugars, butter and
margarine, salad dressings, oils and cream. These types of
foods provide calories with little nutrients. These foods should
be used sparingly by most people. |
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| Fats, Oils and Sweets Group |
 This part of the Pyramid represents Fats, Oils and Sweets.
These foods include candy, soda, sugars, butter and
margarine, salad dressings, oils and cream. These types of
foods provide calories with little nutrients. These foods should
be used sparingly by most people. |
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