Where does a slice of pizza fit in the Food Guide Pyramid?

That's an excellent question. Many foods do not fit into just one section on the pyramid. Pizza can fit into several sections, depending on which toppings it has. 
bulletThe crust is from the grains group
bulletPizza sauce (tomato) is from the vegetable group
bulletCheese is from the dairy group
bulletMeat toppings are from the meat group.
bulletSome meat toppings (like bacon, sausage and pepperoni) are high fat choices and also fall in the "fats, oils and sweets" section of the pyramid 
bulletVegetable toppings are from the vegetable group
bulletFruit toppings (like pineapple) are from the fruit group
When ordering, keep this in mind and choose a pizza that has a variety of toppings to increase your intake of vegetables.
 

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