Healthy Eating Pyramid for Children and Adolescents

Spanish Society of Community Nutrition (SENC)

Healthy Eating Pyramid for Children and Adolescents
Healthy Eating Pyramid for Children and Adolescents

Dietetic or nutritional supplements

Personalized option following professional dietetic advice

Occasionally, Optional and Moderate Consumption

Sugary foods, pastries, spreads, salted snacks
Red meats, processed meats and sausages

Daily varied consumption

Dairies: 2-3 a day
Fish, low fat meat, poultry, pulses, nuts, seeds, eggs: 1-3 a day (alternate)

Food groups to be consumed on each main eating occasion

Vegetables: 2-3 a day
Fruits: 3-4 a day
Extra virgin olive oil

Whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, whole grain rice, potatoes, chestnuts, tender legumes. According to physical activity level

Maintain healthy lifestyles

Daily physical activity 60 minutes
Emotional balance / mindful eating
Energy Balance
Healthy cooking techniques
Water: 4-6 glasses a day

Split daily intake into 3-5 eating occasions during the day in regular schedule
Contribute to chores related to food preparation / consumption and eat in company

Traditional diet: varied, based on local-proximity foods, sustainable, balanced, comfortable, in company, devote enough time

Source:
Spanish Society of Community Nutrition (SENC)