Diagnostic Tools in Nutrition: Food Pyramid and MyPyramid

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Food Pyramid &

MyPyramidMindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College

Bachelor of Science in NursingLevel II


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Food Pyramid

A food pyramid (or a food guide pyramid)is a pyramid shaped guide of healthy

foods divided into sections to show therecommended intake for each food group.The first food pyramid was published inSweden in 1974.


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History

Amid high food prices in 1972, Sweden'sNational Board of Health and Welfare

developed the idea of "basic foods" thatwere both cheap and nutritious, and"supplemental foods" that added nutritionmissing from the basic foods.

Ms. Anna Britt Agnster next to the food pyramid.


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The Five

The five main food groups are: Grain- eaten most often; cereal, rice and pasta

Fruits and Vegetables- fiber and importantvitamins and minerals

Dairy- calcium for strong muscles

Meat and Protein- poultry, fish, meat, dry

beans, eggs and nuts; protein, iron and zinc Fats, Oils, and Sweets- energy


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Importance

The reason food pyramids are importantis because they show the general

population a visual example of the typesof food that should be eaten every day.Most people are not educated in nutritionand diet, and a graphical representationcan make it easy for people to understandtheir dietary needs.


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Purpose

These recommendations are designed toreduce the risk of chronic diseases and

improve overall health. There areguidelines that come with the foodpyramids to assist you in making healthyfood choices. A healthy diet preventsdisease and promotes a normal BodyMass Index (BMI).


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The Differences

Food Pyramids for specific healthproblem:

Heart disease Hypertension High cholesterol

Countries modify the Food Pyramid due

to: culture evolution societal beliefs food accessibility Variation of problems


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Recommendations


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MyPyramid

MyPyramid, released by the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture (USDA) on

April 19, 2005, is an update on theAmerican food guide pyramid that wasused until June 2, 2011, when the USDA'sMyPlate replaced it.


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MyPyramid


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8 Division

Physical activity Engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary activities to

promote health, psychological well-being, and a healthy body weight. (Atleast 30 minutes on most, and if possible, every day for adults and at least60 minutes each day for children and teenagers, and for most peopleincreasing to more vigorous-intensity or a longer duration will bring greaterbenefits.)

Achieve physical fitness by including cardiovascular conditioning, stretchingexercises for flexibility, and resistance exercises or calisthenics for musclestrength and endurance.

Grains, recommending that at least half of grains consumed beas whole grains

Vegetables, emphasizing dark green vegetables, orangevegetables, and dry beans and peas Fruits, emphasizing variety and deemphasizing fruit juices Oils, recommending fish, nut, and vegetables sources Milk, a category that includes fluid milk and many other milk-

based products Meat and beans, emphasizing low-fat and lean meats such as

fish as well as more beans, peas, nuts, and seeds


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MyPyramid Poster


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References

Food Pyramid.com(http://www.foodpyramid.com/)

MyPyramid.org(http://www.mypyramid.org/)

MyPyramid.gov

(http://www.mypyramid.gov) The Food Pyramid Guide

(http://www.nal.usda.gov)

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Diagnostic Tools in Nutrition: Food Pyramid and MyPyramid