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Food Guide This is a food group plan that assigns foods to major groups. It suggests the proper combination of foods in a meal and serving sizes. Food Guide Pyramid A pictorial form of the daily food guide; it teaches the principle of eating a variety of foods everyday, the need for moderation in some food groups while emphasizing the importance of other food items. * The size of each section (from the broad base, tapering to the apex) represents certain recommended amount. (Fig. 1&2)
are rich in proteins and minerals such as milk, fish, poultry, eggs, and dried beans y ENERGY-GIVING FOODS are high in carbohydrates and fats such as rice and rice products, breads, corn, root crops, sugar and sweets, pasta and noodles, butter, margarine, mayonnaise, cooking oil, coconut cream, etc. y BODY-REGULATING FOODS are rich in vitamins and minerals, fiber, and water; like fruits and vegetables
that the food group should form the foundation of a healthy diet and foods that belong in this level must be taken abundantly compared to other food groups. y The apex indicates that foods belonging to this group should be eaten sparingly.
The US food guide pyramid in fig. 1 was released by the
US Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services. The Food Guide Pyramid for Filipinos in fig.2 was developed by Sonny Rose Orbeta and the Food and Nutrition Research Institute.
4. RDA or RENI (Recommended Dietary Allowance or Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake) The recommended intake of a nutrient deemed sufficient to meet the requirements of all individuals in the population. (Fig.4) 5. FEL (Food Exchange List) Is a classification or grouping of common food items in terms of carbohydrate, protein, fat and energy values. - Foods within a list contain approximately the same amount of CHO,CHON, fat and energywhen used in the indicated weight or measure. - Foods in a group can be substituted or exchanged with other foods in the same group. (Fig.5)
6. Food Labeling Food labels give information about the product s contents, ingredients, nutritional value, etc. They provide consumers information so that they can make healthier food choices. Information on the food label helps the consumers see how a food fits into their overall daily diet. * BFAD and DOH is the government s major implementor of nutrition labeling in the Philippines.
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Information on Food Label: Name of product Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor Place or origin Preparation instructions Weight or quantity Storage instructions Expiration date Ingredient list Serving size Serving per container Nutrition facts