NUTRITIOUS FOOD

FOR HEALTHY
FILIPINOS
How does food
relate to health
and disease?
What do you
think are the
characteristics
of a nutritious
diet?
CHARACTERISTICS OF A NUTRITIOUS DIET

1. Adequate
An adequate diet provides
enough calories, essential
nutrients and fiber to keep
you healthy
 CHARACTERISTICS OF A NUTRITIOUS DIET

2. Reflects moderation

Avoid taking in excessive

amounts of calories or eating
more of one food or food group
than is recommended.
characteristics of a nutritious diet

3. Balanced
eating more servings of nutrient-dense
foods such as whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables and fewer servings of foods
such as cakes, cookies, and chips,
which supply few nutrients.
 characteristics of a nutritious diet

4. VARIED
A diet in which you
eat a wide selection
of foods to get
necessary nutrients.
The MyPyramid symbol represents the recommended proportion of foods from each
food group and focuses on the importance of making smart food choices in every
food group, every day. Physical activity is a new element in the symbol. MyPyramid
illustrates a number of principles.
The MyPyramid symbol
represents the recommended
proportion of foods from each
food group and focuses on the
importance of making smart
food choices in every food
group, every day. Physical
activity is a new element in the
symbol.
 Principles Illustrated in MyPyramid

1. One size
doesn’t
fit all.
Principles illustrated in MyPyramid

2. Activity.
 Principles illustrated in MyPyramid
3. Moderation.
Moderation is represented by the
narrowing of each food group
from bottom to top. The wider base
stands for foods with little or no solid
fats or added sugars. These foods
should be selected more often. The
narrower top area stands for foods
containing added sugars and solid
fats. The more active a person is,
the more of these foods they can fit
into their diet.
 Principles illustrated in MyPyramid

4. Proportionality.
Proportionality is shown by
the different widths of the
food group bands. The widths
suggest how much food a
person should choose from each
group. The widths are just a
general guide, not exact
proportions.
 Principles illustrated in MyPyramid

5. Variety
Variety is symbolized by
the six color bands
representing the five
food groups of the
Pyramid plus oils. This
illustrates that foods from
all groups are needed
each day for good health.
 Principles illustrated in MyPyramid

6. Gradual
improvement.

Gradual improvement is
encouraged by the slogan
“Steps to a Healthier You.”
It suggests that you can
benefit from taking small
steps to improve your diet
and lifestyle each day.
Principles illustrated in
MyPyramid
1. One size doesn’t fit all.
2. Activity
3. Moderation
4. Proportionality
5. Variety
6. Gradual improvement
ADDITIONAL
GUIDELINES
FOR
HEALTHIER
PINOYS
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⬩ 1. Breastfeed infants exclusively from birth up to six
months, then give appropriate foods while continuing
breastfeeding from two years and beyond for optimum
growth and development.
⬩ 2. Consume safe foods and water to prevent
diarrhea and other food- and water-borne
diseases.
⬩ 3. Attain normal body weight through proper diet
and moderate physical activity to prevent obesity
and maintain good health.
⬩ 4. Be physically active,
make healthy food
choices, manage stress,
avoid alcoholic beverages,
and do not smoke to
prevent lifestyle related,
non-communicable
diseases