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India Food Pyramid for Elderly Age 51 and over
n 2005, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) created new dietary guidelines. I have formulated Indian Food Pyramid based on these guidelines in a tabular form.
| 2,000 Calorie | 1,600 Calorie | |
Grains |
6 oz | 5 oz |
Vegetables |
2½ Cups | 2 cups |
Weekly Distribution |
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| Dark Green | 3 cups | 2 cups |
| Orange | 2 Cups | 1½ cups |
| Dried beans | 3 Cups | 2½ |
| Starchy | 3 Cups | 2½ |
| Other | 6½ Cups | 5½ |
Fruits |
2 cups | 1½ cups |
Dairy Products |
3 cups | 3 cups |
Meats and Substitutes |
5½ ounces | 5 ounces |
Fats Oils |
6 teaspoons | 5 teaspoons |
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