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FNRI & USDA Food Guide Pyramid
Visual tool representing a healthy diet's recommended food groups and proportions.
Carbohydrates
Nutrient with functions, sources, and risks of deficiencies or toxicity.
Protein
Nutrient with functions, sources, and risks of deficiencies or toxicity.
Fats and Waters
Nutrients with functions, sources, and risks of deficiencies or toxicity.
Vitamins and Minerals
Nutrients with functions, sources, and risks of deficiencies or toxicity.
Body Mass Index
Measure of body fat based on height and weight; used to classify weight status.
Total Energy Requirement
Amount of energy needed for bodily functions and activities; distributed based on requirements.
Pregnancy Nutrition
Dietary needs during pregnancy, including stages, problems, and recommended diet.
Lactation Nutrition
Dietary needs during lactation, addressing problems and recommended diet.
Infancy Nutrition
Dietary needs during infancy, considering problems, feeding guidelines, and recommended diet.
Adolescents Nutrition
Dietary needs during adolescence, focusing on problems and recommended diet.
Adulthood Nutrition
Dietary needs during adulthood, addressing problems and recommended diet.
Diet Therapy
Therapeutic diets catering to specific health conditions, including regular, high fiber, vegetarian, and
therapeutic diets.
Clear Liquid
, A diet consisting of transparent liquids such as clear broth and clear fruit juices.
Full Liquid
A diet that includes all types of liquids, as well as foods that turn into liquid at room temperature.
Soft Bland
A diet that includes soft, easily digestible foods that are gentle on the stomach.
Mechanical Soft
A diet that includes foods that are soft and easy to chew, suitable for individuals with chewing or
swallowing difficulties.
Bland
A diet consisting of foods that are mild, soft, and not irritating to the digestive tract.
Residue Restricted
A diet that limits the intake of foods high in fiber to reduce bowel movements.
Low Fiber
A diet that restricts the consumption of foods high in fiber.
Low Calorie
A diet designed to provide fewer calories than the body needs for weight maintenance.
High Calorie
A diet designed to provide more calories than the body needs for weight maintenance.
High Protein
A diet that contains an increased amount of protein for various purposes such as muscle building or
wound healing.
Low Protein
A diet that restricts the intake of protein, often used in certain medical conditions like kidney
disease.
Low Fat
A diet that restricts the intake of fats, commonly recommended for heart health.
Low Cholesterol
A diet that limits the consumption of cholesterol-containing foods, important for heart health.
Low Carbohydrate
A diet that restricts the intake of carbohydrates, often used for weight loss or managing blood sugar
levels.
Low Salt/Sodium Restricted