The dietary guidelines were developed to help people use the pyramid as a guide to healthful eating. The guidelines recommend a balance of healthful food and physical activity to help people stay healthy. Eat less sugary snacks such as candy bars, and avoid adding sugar to fruits and cereal. Eat lots of vegetables, fruits and grains. Don't add more salt to food, and eat less of salty foods such as pretzels.
Students make mobiles.
Distribute poster board or construction paper, glue or tape, and magazines. Have students cut out six pieces of poster board four or five inches across. Tell students to look through the magazines and cut out a picture of at least one food from each of the food groups. Have them glue each picture to a separate piece of poster board. Remind them that most of the foods they choose should be low in fat and low in sugar.