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Food Pyramid

The food pyramid is used to create a healthy diet and consists of 6 food groups arranged into 4 levels. Foods at the bottom level like grains should make up the largest part of one's diet and be eaten 6-11 servings per day. Foods in the second level like fruits and vegetables provide many vitamins and should be eaten 5-9 servings daily. The third level includes dairy and proteins that offer important nutrients and should be eaten 2-3 servings each. The fourth level of fats, oils and sweets at the top should only be eaten sparingly.

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Food Pyramid

The food pyramid is used to create a healthy diet and consists of 6 food groups arranged into 4 levels. Foods at the bottom level like grains should make up the largest part of one's diet and be eaten 6-11 servings per day. Foods in the second level like fruits and vegetables provide many vitamins and should be eaten 5-9 servings daily. The third level includes dairy and proteins that offer important nutrients and should be eaten 2-3 servings each. The fourth level of fats, oils and sweets at the top should only be eaten sparingly.

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FOOD

PYRAMID
Monalyn M. Bondoc
BEED-II
Food Pyramid
 The Food Pyramid is an easy way to create a

healthy diet. It consists of 6 food groups and 4


levels.
 One should eat more servings per day from the
lower levels, fewer from the higher ones.
Food Pyramid
Why is it shaped like a Pyramid?
The pyramid shaped helps explain what foods you
should eat more or less of. The foods that make up the
wildest part should provide the biggest part of your
diet. As you go up the pyramid, the amounts of
different foods you need get smaller.
LEVEL 1
 Grains from the lowest level and
the foundation of the pyramid.
 Grains contain complex
carbohydrates, B vitamins, iron,
protein, magnesium and fiber.
 6 to 11 serving each day (at least 50% of your calories) from this
group, which includes cereals, rice and pasta.
LEVEL 2
 Thes foods are naturally fat- and
cholestorel-free, as well as low in
sodium.

 They also contain a rich supply of vitamins A and C, potassium,


magnesium and fibe, which may reduce the risk of certain
cancers.
 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday.
LEVEL 3
 Dairy products - such as cheese and
milk- provide calcuim, protein, vitamin
B,D and A.

 The meat and meat alternatives- which include poultry, fish, dry
beans, eegs, and nuts- are rich sources of protein, phosphorus,
vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, magnesium, iron naicin and thaimin.
 2 to 3 servings from each of these groups daily.
LEVEL 4
 The top of the pyramid is for fats, oils
and sweets.
 Foods with high fat content include
margarine, butter, salad dressing,
mayonnaise, cream, cream cheese and
sauces.

 Eat very sparingly from this group


HEALTH IS
WEALTH
THANK
YOU!

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