Food Pyramid

1.At the top of the food pyramid are food such as fats, oils, sugar and salt, this food are eaten mainly to enhance taste, this food should only be eaten sparingly.

2.The next row of food are meat and alternatives, this food are eaten mainly for growth, about 2 servings and 250-500ml of milk per day.

3.a) The next row are food which are grouped in 2 groups, the first group are food such as fruits which are mainly for good health about 2 servings per day.

3.b) This food are food which helps in bowel movements which are food such as vegetables, they are eaten mainly for good health about 2 servings per day.

4. This food are food such as rice and other alternatives, they are mainly eaten for energy, about 6-7 servings ( including 1 serving of whole grains per day*)

* 1 servings= 1 bread
= 1/2 cup of rice or other alternatives
= 1/2 cup of vegetables or fruits
= 1 dice of margarine and spreads