For Special Diets
Food pyramid adaptations for specific dietary needs and health conditions. Articles cover vegetarian, diabetic, gluten-free and athletic nutrition requirements among others.
Food Pyramid and Athletes: Some Guidance
Athletes have different nutritional needs than average people—here's how to adapt the food pyramid for better performance and injury prevention.
Food Pyramid and Nut Allergies
The standard food pyramid doesn't account for nut allergies, so people with this allergy need different guidance to eat well.
Food Pyramid and School Dinners: Government Guidelines
How government guidelines are helping schools provide better meals and teach children to make healthier food choices.
Food Pyramid for Active People
Active people need more carbs to fuel workouts and protect muscle growth, according to new food guidelines.
Food Pyramid for Conception
Eating the right foods can help regulate ovulation and improve your chances of conception through balanced nutrition.
Food Pyramid for Examination Success
Help your teenager eat better during exam season so they can focus on studying instead of worrying about food.
Food Pyramid for Expectant Mothers
Eat a varied diet with enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and dairy to support your health and your baby's development during pregnancy.
Food Pyramid for Prader-willi Syndrome
A specialised food pyramid helps parents of children with Prader-Willi Syndrome manage their constant hunger while keeping daily calories between 800 and 1,200.
Food Pyramid for Type 2 Diabetes
How to arrange your meals using the food pyramid if you have type 2 diabetes and manage blood sugar through diet.
Food Pyramid for Vegans
A vegan food pyramid breaks down plant-based nutrition so you can eat a balanced diet without animal products.
Food Pyramid for Vegetarians
A vegetarian food pyramid focuses on replacing meat with protein-rich foods like beans and tofu while ensuring you get enough iron, protein and selenium.
Food Pyramid for Weight Gain
Use the food pyramid to gain weight safely while keeping your nutrition balanced if you're underweight or recovering from illness.
Food Pyramid for Youthful Skin
Eat these power foods like avocados and Brazil nuts to naturally improve your skin's appearance and fight aging from the inside out.
Food Pyramid Ideas for Raw Foodists
How raw foodists can build balanced meals without cooking, and what nutrients to watch out for.
Food Pyramid Tips for Optimum Healthy Pre and Post Surgery
Eating well before and after surgery helps your body heal faster by providing the right nutrients your surgical incisions need.
Food Pyramid to Boost Your Immune System
Eat the right foods to strengthen your immune system and fight off infections, colds, and flu more effectively.
Gluten-free Food Pyramid
Build a balanced gluten-free diet with naturally safe foods and grains that prevent nutritional gaps from celiac disease.
Macrobiotic Food Pyramid
A macrobiotic diet balances whole grains and vegetables with spiritual health, though it needs expert guidance to avoid nutritional gaps.
News: The Vegan Power Plate Replaces Food Pyramid
The PCRM replaces the food pyramid with the Power Plate, a plate-based guide divided into four food groups to help prevent chronic disease.