Vegetarian Food Guide Pyramid

Food Guide Pyramid for Vegetarian Meal Planning

Fats, Oils, and Sweets candy butter salad dressing cooking oil	Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese* milk-1 cup yogurt-1 cup natural cheese- 1-1/2 oz
Vegetable Group cooked or chopped raw vegetables- 1/2 cup raw leafy vegetables- 1 cup	Fruit Group juice- 3/4 cup dried fruit- 1/4 cup chopped, raw fruit- 1/2 cup canned fruit- 1/2 cup 1 medium-size piece of fruit, such as banana, apple, or orange
Dry Beans, Nuts, Seeds, Eggs, and Meat Substitutes soy milk- 1 cup cooked dry beans or peas- 1/2 cup 1 egg or 2 egg whites nuts or seeds- 2 Tbsp tofu or tempeh- 1/4 cup peanut butter- 2 Tbsp	Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta bread- 1 slice ready-to-eat cereal- 1 oz cooked cereal- 1/2 cup cooked rice, pasta, or other grains- 1/2 cup bagel- 1/2

* Vegetarians who choose not to use milk, yogurt, or cheese need to select other food sources rich in calcium.

Source: National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics
The American Dietetic Association; Based on the USDA Food Guide Pyramid

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