FNRI & FOOD

PYRAMID
 FNRI ?
The Food and Nutrition Research Institute is
guided by mission to provide accurate data,
correct information, and innovative technologies
to fight malnutrition. In fulfillment of this
mission, the FNRI created its own Research
Ethics Committee under the name FNRI Institute
ethics Committee (FIERC). It was register with
the Ethics Committee on December 3, 2001 with
the registration number Reg. No 07-021
 FOOD PYRAMID

A food pyramid or diet pyramid is

a pyramid-shaped diagram
representing the optimal number of
servings to be eaten each day from
each of the basic food groups.
THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID

The Food Guide Pyramid is a graphic aid

that was developed by the USDA as a guide
in making daily food choices. On the new
pyramid, the food group ; grains, vegetables,
fruits, milk, meat, and beans– are drawn
from the base of the pyramid to the apex.
Fats, oil, sweets and salt.
Fats and oil provide energy and help the body to absorb certain
nutrients. Salt is the main source of sodium in one's diet, while
sweets are source of discretionary sugars. These should be taken in
moderation.

Fish, meat, poultry, eggs and nuts

These are good sources of protein needed for growth and muscle
building. Milk and dairy products are also found at this section, and
are good sources of calcium and other essential nutrients.
Fruits and vegetables
These are good sources of various vitamins as well as
dietary fiber

Food staples: rice, cereals, potato and

corn
These are main sources of carbohydrates which provide
energy

Water and beverages.

Water is vital for the body to function. The body must
have fresh supplies every day to perform virtually every
metabolic process.
 Fats & sweets
- Soda pop
-candy
-chocolate

Protein
-peanut butter
-tuna
-egg
-meat

Vegetables & Fruits

-carrots
-cabbages
-banana
-fruit juices

Carbohydrates
- Rice
- Pasta
-bread
-cereals
WHAT COUNTS AS ONE SERVNG

GRAIN GROUP FRUIT GROUP

1 slice of bread 1 piece of fruit or melon wedge
½ cup cooked rice or pasta ¾ cup of juice
½ cup of cooked cereals ½ cup of canned fruit
1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal ½ cup of dried fruit

VEGETABLE GROUP MILK GROUP

½ cup of chopped raw or cooked 1 cup of milk or yogurt
vegetables
2 ounces of cheese
1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
 MEAT GROUP
2 to 3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish
½ cup of cooked dry beans, or 1 egg counts as 1 ounce of lean meat 2
tablespoon of peanut butter count as 1 ounce of meat

FATS AND SWEETS

limit calories from these.

Four-to 6-year-olds can eat these serving sizes. Offer 2-to 3-year-
olds less, except milk. Two-to 6-year-old children need a total of 2
servings from the milk group each day.
 Calcium ,
vitamin D,
Vitamin B-
12
LOW- AND NONFAT
DAIRY PRODUCTS(3
or more servings) DRY
BEANS AND
NUTS,FISH, MEAT (
2or more servings)
BRIGHT-COLORED
VEGETABLES(3 or more
servings) DEEP- COLORED
FRUIT( 2 or more serving)
WHOLE, ENRICHED AND FORTIFIED
GRAINS AND CEREALS
6 or more servings
-choose whole grains and fortified foods such
as brown rice, 100% whole- wheat bread, and
bran cereals
WATER & LIQUIDS
8 or more servings
- Choose water, fruit or vegetable juice, low- and nonfat
milk, or soup
Using and following this guide does not guarantee
that a person will consume the necessary levels of
all essential nutrients. For example, someone who
chooses cooked and low-fiber fruits and vegetables
might have an inadequate intake of dietary fiber
even though the recommended number of servings
is eaten. However the food guide is easy to follow,
and people eat a variety of food from each group, in
the suggested amounts, are likely to come close to
recommended nutrients levels.