The illustration includes a pyramid with six different colors, each representing a food category and various food items of the respective category at the base of the pyramid. Below the food items, a table indicating the six categories of foods and the recommendations for a person is given.

1. Grains: 10 ounces (at least 5 ounces whole grain)
2. Vegetables: 3.5 cups
3. Fruits: 2.5 cups
4. Oils: 8 teaspoons
5. Milk: 3 cups
6. Meat and beans: 7 ounces

A stick figure of a human being climbing the steps seen along the left side of the pyramid is indicated. The illustration also shows that the total calories is 2800, extra calories is 425 and excercise required is 60 minutes most days.