Escali Cibo - Manual (Page 7)

Food Groups and Food Codes
Your Escali Nutritional Scale is preprogrammed with 999 food codes containing
Calorie, Sodium, Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Cholesterol and Fiber values for the
most commonly used foods, ingredients and beverages. The programmed nutritional
values are an indication only, and not an exact value. The nutritional information
are approximate mean values and is based on the latest USDA information and
other sources. The list is organized using the USDA Food Pyramid, starting from the
base of the Food Pyramid. Within each food group, or sub-group, food items are
listed in alphabetical order.
The Food Pyramid is a general guide that provides you with choices for a healthy
diet that is right for you. Eating a variety of foods, and eating the right amount of
nutrients are key in maintaining a healthy diet.
For more information on the Food Pyramid and other nutritional guide lines please
visit the USDA website at www.usda.gov.
Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese
2-3 Servings
Vegetables
3-5 Servings
Fats, Oils, Sweets
Use Sparingly
Meat, Poultry, Fish,
Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts
2-3 Servings
Fruits
2-4 Servings
Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta 6-11 Servings