Food pyramids

Picture taken from HSE Ireland Healthy food made easy

Food Pyramids for Adults and children over 5  years old.

It is a pyramid-shaped guide, it helps individuals plan healthy diets on daily. It consists of six sections which categories in order of nutrients value to the body. Healthy eating is about getting the correct amount of nutrients –proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals are required in a certain quantity by the body daily.

Comparing food on the pyramids

Food Groups	Food Pyramid Servings	Class of Nutrient
Bread, Cereals, Potatoes Yams, Rice, Pasta	6 Portions	Carbohydrate
Fruits and Vegetables	5 Portions	Fibers
Milk, Cheese &Yoghurt	3 Portions	Protein
Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Nuts	2 Portions	Proteins
Spreads and Oils	2 Serving Spread and 1 Teaspoon Oil	Fat
Foods and Drinks High in Fat, Sugar, and Salt	Maximum 1 Portion	Trans Fat, Sugar and Salt
Water	8-10 Cups of Water (1 Cup is 200ml, Equivalent to disposable cup quantity	Water