Posts Tagged ‘childrens health’

Food Pyramid – Why Should You Consider That?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Food pyramid provides many important data, like about carbohydrates, about everyday food intake designed by the US Dept. Of Agriculture for public health nutrition. The food pyramid serves as the primary model for the promotion of healthy nutrition or aid for dieting in children over six. It is also known as kids food pyramid but it has applications for all ages and all health conditions. It basically represents a guide to good health by showing the right food choices. Meat, vegetables and fruit, fat, dairy products and cereal, wholegrain bread and pasta make the main categories. The food pyramid also emphasizes the need to keep the level of sugar and fat low. (more…)