They don't give your baby enough of what it needs to grow. The 5 Food Groups Pyramid is a guide to a healthy, balanced diet. Here are some good choices from the five food groups to select at the store, cafeteria or restaurant. One serving is slightly smaller than the palm of your hand or the size of the portion described. Grain Products - Breads and Cereals Have 6 to 11 servings daily.
Grain products provide energy, vitamins and minerals.
Limit pastries, doughnuts, and cookies because they are high in fat. Vegetables Have 3 to 5 servings every day. Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals. Leafy green vegetables and asparagus are good sources of folic acid. Fresh vegetables are best, but frozen or canned vegetables are okay.