18 Questions
Which food group should be consumed in the largest quantity according to the healthy food pyramid?
Fruits and vegetables
Which food group should be consumed in moderation according to the healthy food pyramid?
Protein
Which food group should be consumed in the smallest quantity according to the healthy food pyramid?
Dairy
¿Cuál es la proporción recomendada de carbohidratos en la pirámide alimenticia?
55%
¿Cuál es la proporción recomendada de grasas en la pirámide alimenticia?
30%
¿Cuál es la proporción recomendada de proteínas, vitaminas, minerales y fibras en la pirámide alimenticia?
15%
¿Por qué ha sido criticada la definición de la pirámide alimenticia?
Por su falta de claridad en las raciones recomendadas
¿Qué es la olla alimenticia?
Una referencia gráfica de la cantidad de los diferentes grupos de alimentos
Which country published the first food pyramid?
Sweden
What was the name of the 1992 pyramid introduced by the USDA?
Food Guide Pyramid
What was the name of the pyramid that replaced 'MyPyramid' in 2011?
MyPlate
Who developed the idea of 'basic foods' and 'supplemental foods' in Sweden?
Sweden's National Board of Health and Welfare
What shape was the first food pyramid developed in Sweden?
Triangle
Which country published the first food pyramid?
Sweden
What was the name of the pyramid that replaced 'MyPyramid' in 2011?
MyPlate
What was the name of the 1992 pyramid introduced by the USDA?
Food Guide Pyramid
What shape was the first food pyramid developed in Sweden?
Triangle
Who developed the idea of 'basic foods' and 'supplemental foods' in Sweden?
Sweden's National Board of Health and Welfare
Study Notes
Healthy Food Pyramid
- The food group that should be consumed in the largest quantity is carbohydrates.
- The food group that should be consumed in moderation is proteins, fats, and sweets.
- The food group that should be consumed in the smallest quantity is fats and sweets.
Recommended Proportions
- Carbohydrates: 55-65% of daily energy intake
- Fats: 20-30% of daily energy intake
- Proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fibers: 10-15% of daily energy intake
Criticism of the Food Pyramid
- The definition of the food pyramid has been criticized.
Olla Alimenticia
- Olla alimenticia is another name for the food pyramid.
History of the Food Pyramid
- The first food pyramid was published in Sweden.
- The 1992 pyramid introduced by the USDA was called the "Food Guide Pyramid".
- The pyramid that replaced "MyPyramid" in 2011 was called "ChooseMyPlate".
- The idea of 'basic foods' and 'supplemental foods' was developed by Wilhelm Emil Ripselin in Sweden.
- The first food pyramid developed in Sweden was triangular in shape.
Test your knowledge on the healthy food pyramid! Discover which food group should be consumed in the largest quantity, which should be consumed in moderation, and which should be consumed in the smallest quantity for a balanced diet.
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