food pyramids. what are food pyramids? tools used by dieticians, nutritionists, lay public visual...
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Food Pyramids
What Are Food Pyramids?
ToolsUsed by dieticians, nutritionists, lay publicVisual guides used to evaluate food intakeVariety of pyramids available
• Culture• Health issues• Special Interests
Not only means for nutrition assessment
Food Pyramid Shape
Pyramid BaseLarger area of pyramidRepresents foods we should consume more frequently
Pyramid TopSmall area of pyramidRepresents foods we should consume less frequently
Vegetarian Food Pyramid
Similar to old USDA food pyramidNo meatLegume, Nut, Seed and Meaat Alternative Group
Vegan Food Pyramid
No animal-based foods includedWater included
Healthy Eating Pyramid
Emphasis on whole grains, plant oils, vegetables, fruitsExercise and weight control includedMultivitamin supplementsAlcohol intakeMeat, processed grains, sweets at top of pyramid
Asian Food Pyramid
Physical activityWater, tea consumptionNo serving number recommendationsServing regularity recommendations
Daily
Optional daily
Weekly
Monthly
Latin Food Pyramid
Physical activityWater, alcohol consumptionNo serving number recommendationsServing regularity recommendations
At every mealDailyWeekly
Mediterranean Food Pyramid
Physical activityWater and wine consumptionNo serving number recommendationsServing regularity recommendations
DailyWeeklyMonthly
Healing Foods Pyramid
Food Pyramids from Specific Places
Okinawa DietItalian Food PyramidIrish Food PyramidThai Food Pyramid
Special Interest/Health Issue Pyramids
The Zone PyramidAtkins Food PyramidMayo Clinic Healthy Weight PyramidTufts Pyramid for Mature AdultsAmerican Yoga Association PyramidAnti-Aging DietAnti-Inflammatory Pyramid
Food Pyramids - Conclusions
What are commonalities among pyramids?Differences?Advantages?Disadvantages?