Why do the widths of stripes on food pyramid vary?

The stripes on the food pyramid vary in width to represent the recommended serving sizes for each food group. The wider the stripe, the more servings of that food group you should eat each day.

For example, the stripe for fruits is the widest because you should eat 2-3 servings of fruit each day. The stripe for vegetables is also relatively wide because you should eat 2-3 servings of vegetables each day. The stripes for grains and lean protein are narrower because you should only eat 1-2 servings of each of those food groups each day. The stripe for dairy is the narrowest because you only need to eat 1-2 servings of dairy each day.

By following the recommended serving sizes, you can make sure that you are getting the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy.