what is the healthy eating pyramid

Question 1

who is the healthy eating pyramid made by

Answer 1

its made by nutrition australia a non government organisation

Question 2

what is the healthy eating pyramid

Answer 2

represents foods from the 5 basic food groups

arranges them into 4 levels

indicating the proportion of different types of foods that should be consumed

Question 3

what are 2 things the healthy eating pyramid encourage

Answer 3

food variety
diet based on minimally processed foods

Question 4

what do the bottom two layers of the pyramid contain and what are these foods

Answer 4

vegetables and legumes
fruits and grains

these foods are nutrient dense

Question 5

what is the middle layer of the healthy eating pyramid

Answer 5

milk,yoghurt,cheese and alternative food group:
layer that provides calcium

Question 6

what is in the top layer of the healthy eating pyramid

Answer 6

foods that contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

should consume in small amounts to support heart health and brain function

Question 7

what are two advantages of the healthy eating pyramid

Answer 7

represent the 5 food groups on four levels

low salt and sugar

Question 8

what are two disadvantages of the healthy eating pyramid

Answer 8

may not accomodate for people who have dietary restrictions

doesn’t tell us about serving sizes