ITALY FOOD GUIDE

FIRST IMPRESSION

• Colourful
• Pyramid shaped
• Dosent consider ages
• Wine is suggested
• Grains are implied to be most valued

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SYMBOLS

• In the shape of a pyramid
• The larger the level, the more you should consume
• Easy to follow
• Presented in english

SECTIONS

• 4 levels
• 4sections

FOOD GROUPS

• Fats & oils (top level)
• Protein & dairy
• Fruits & vegetables
• Grains (bottom level)

NAMES OF FOODS TO EAT LESS

• Fats (butter)
• Oils
• Eat less protein than vegetables
• Eat less vegetables than grain

MAJOR CONCERNS

• Wine is suggested & displayed close to the top
• No age groups
• Grains is implied to be more important than vegetables
• Protein is implied to be one of the least important
• Butter is recommended

SIMILARITIES TO CANADA

• Both offer serving sizes
• Proteins are considered one of the least important for both
• Vegetables and grains are the first two levels for both
• Protein and dairy are closer to the end of the food guide
• both suggest the same food groups

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