Food Intake Patterns

The suggested amounts of food to consume from the basic food groups, subgroups, and oils to meet recommended nutrient
intakes at 12 different calorie levels. Nutrient and energy contributions from each group are calculated according to the nutrient-dense forms of foods in each group (e.g., lean meats and fat-free milk). The table also shows the discretionary calorie
allowance that can be accommodated within each calorie level, in addition to the suggested amounts of nutrient-dense forms
of foods in each group.

You can visit mypyramid.gov for more information regarding the food pyramid.