A food pyramid is a pyramid shaped nutrition guide which is divided into sections to show the recommended intake for each of your food group.
1. Carbohydrates- Carbohydrates are a source of energy which can be transformed into glucose the form of sugar which is transported and used by the body much more quickly than proteins or fats.
2. Vegetables- A vegetable is a part of the plant which is consumed by humans. It is generally savory but not sweet. A vegetable is not considered a grain, fruit, nut, spice, or herb. For example- the stem, root, flower etc. can be eaten as vegetables. It is recommended that people should consume about 2–3 servings of vegetables in a day. They can be fresh, frozen, canned or juiced.
3. Fruits- fruits are the sweet tasting and seed bearing parts of plants. These include apples, oranges, plums, bananas etc. Fruits are low in calories and fat and offer as a good source of natural sugars, fiber and vitamins. Processing the fruits when canning or making them into juices will be adding sugars and removing nutrients.
4. Oils- The food pyramid advises that all the fats need to be consumed sparingly. Butter and oils are examples of such fats. Healthy sources of fat include fish, nuts, and certain fruits and vegetables such as avocados.
5. Dairy- The dairy products are produced from the milk of mammals but not exclusively cattle. These things- include milk, yogurt and cheese. Milk and its derivative products are a rich source of dietary calcium but also provide protein, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
6. Meat and beans- Meat is the tissue usually the muscle of an animal which is consumed by the humans. Since most parts of animals are edible there is a vast variety of meats available.
