Completing the My Pyramid Categories tab
The My Pyramid Categories tab contains a list of specificmy pyramid categories from which to choose when you add, create, or customize foods. The My Pyramid provides a visual framework for consumers to see the recommended number of servings of food from recognizable food groups in serving sizes expressed in household measures.
If you open an Axxya Systems food, the fields will automatically be filled with the appropriate information.
You must select a food classification on the General tab to establish the default my pyramid categories for the food. A food classification is required to use the 
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To use the My Pyramid Categories tab after opening or adding a food, follow these steps:
If this food or recipe is part of Axxya Systems database the appropriate My Pyramid Categories will already be calculated. When adding or modifying foods and or recipes please follow these steps:
Determine the appropriate food classification for your food/recipe. The default My Pyramid Categories are based on the type of the food/recipe.
Under the My Pyramid tab click . then to calculate pyramid categories. If you disagree with these values, you can enter your own values in the boxes next to the appropriate My Pyramid Categories.
If more information is needed to perform the calculation, a dialog box appears with a message indicating what missing information is required.
Save changes. If the food is an Axxya Systems food, you will be prompted to make a custom copy of the food with your changes.