FOOD PYRAMID

BY. RON KRISTOFFER S. CRUZ

 Foods that contain the same type of nutrients are grouped
together on each of the shelves of the Food Pyramid. This
gives you a choice of different foods from which to choose
a healthy diet. Following the Food Pyramid as a guide will
help you get the right balance of nutritious foods within
your calorie range. Studies show that we take in too many
calories from foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt,
on the top shelf of the Food Pyramid. They provide very
little of the essential vitamins and minerals your body
needs. Limiting these is essential for healthy eating.
 NON- COMMUNICABLE AND LIFESTYLE-
RELATED DISEASES
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE AND
LIFESTYLE DISEASES?

MANY PEOPLE SUFFER FROM NON-COMMUNICABLE

AND LIFESTYLE-RELATED DISEASES WHICH CAN BE
AVOIDED AND PREVENTED.
1. SMOKING – CIGARETTE SMOKING CAN
HARM THE DIFFERENT ORGANS OF THE BODY
2. ALCOHOL - ALCOHOL INTAKE IN LINKED TO
NUMBER OF DISEASES AND INJURIES.

3. PHYSICAL INACTIVITY - THERE ARE A LOT

STUDIES SHOWING THAT PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
HAD FAVORABLE HEALTH EFFECT

4. UNHEALTHY DIET AND NUTRITION – GOOD

NUTRITION COULD LEAD TO A BETTER HEALTH
AND SHOULD ALSO BE ASSOCIATED WITH
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
 HOW CAN WE PREVENT
LIFESTYLE DISEASES?
1. ENGAGE IN REGULAR EXERCISE
2. EAT A BALANCED DIET
3. GET ENOUGH SLEEP AND REST
4. SUSTAIN THE BODY WITH ENOUGH WATER
5. REDUCE STRESS
6. QUIT SMOKING/ DON’T SMOKE
7. ASSES FITNESS LEVEL