The Philippines uses the daily nutritional guide pyramid and has developed pyramids for different population groups. The pyramid is divided into levels of recommended consumption.
The healthy food plate for Filipino adults (Pinggang Pinoy) completes the messages of the pyramid by showing adequate distribution of nutritious foods in a meal.
Eat a variety of foods every day to get the nutrients needed by the body.
Breastfeed infants exclusively from birth up to 6 months, then give appropriate complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding for 2 years and beyond for optimum growth and development.
Eat more vegetables and fruits every day to get the essential vitamins, minerals and fibre for regulation of body processes.
Consume fish, lean meat, poultry, eggs, dried beans or nuts daily for growth and repair of body tissues.
Consume milk, milk products and other calcium-rich foods, such as small fish and shellfish, every day for healthy bones and teeth.
Consume safe foods and water to prevent diarrhoea and other food and water-borne diseases.
Use iodized salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders.
Limit intake of salty, fried, fatty and sugar-rich foods to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Attain normal body weight through proper diet and moderate physical activity to maintain good health and help prevent obesity.
Be physically active, make healthy food choices, manage stress, avoid alcoholic beverages and do not smoke to help prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases.
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