Food pyramid

1. successive levels of predation in a food chain representedschemat ically as a pyramid because upper levels normallyconsist of decre asing numbers of larger predators. 2. a diagram that represents a healthy diet by placing foodgroups in a pyramid according to the number of servings fromeach group t o be eaten every day.

Nutrition
The meaning of nutrition is significant. Its not just a matter of diet. Technically, the meaning of nutrition is that it is an investment. If you put the right things in your body this can help promote physical fitness and prevent illness. Good nutrition can help prevent disease and promote health. There are six types of nutrients that the body needs to accomplish this. This includes carbohydrates, protein, carbohydrates, fibers fat, vitamins and minerals, and water. Proteins contain amino acids, which are the building blocks of body tissue. All together there are twenty amino acids that are considered to be the building blocks of protein. All twenty of these amino acids must be working together for the body to function properly. Twelve of these amino acids are made in the body but the others have to be gotten through food sources. Foods from animal sources such as milk or eggs are good sources of these amino acids.

Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs in people who are either undernourished or overnourished. Undernutrition is a consequence of consuming too few essential nutrients or using or excreting them more rapidly than they can be replaced. Infants, young children, and teenagers need additional nutrients. So do women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Nutrient loss can be accelerated by diarrhea, excessive sweating, heavy bleeding (hemorrhage), or kidney failure. Nutrient intake can be restricted by age-related illnesses and conditions, excessive dieting, food allergies, severe injury, serious illness, a lengthy hospitalization, or substance abuse. The leading cause of death in children in developing countries is protein-energy malnutrition. This type of malnutrition is the result of inadequate intake of calories from proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Children who are already undernourished can suffer from protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) when rapid growth, infection, or disease increases the need for protein and essential minerals. These essential minerals are known as micronutrients or trace elements. Two types of protein-energy malnutrition have been described kwashiorkor and marasmus. Kwashiorkor occurs with fair or adequate calorie intake but inadequate protein intake, while marasmus occurs when the diet is inadequate in both calories and protein. About 1% of children in the United States suffer from chronic malnutrition, in comparison to 50% of children in southeast Asia. About two-thirds of all the malnourished children in the world are in Asia, with another one-fourth in Africa.

Culinary arts
Culinary arts is the art of preparing and cooking foods. The word "culinary" is defined as something related to, or connected with, cooking. A culinarion is a person working in the culinary arts. A culinarian working in restaurants is commonly known as a cook or achef. Culinary artists are responsible for skilfully preparing meals that are as pleasing to the palate as to the eye. They are required to have a knowledge of the food and an understanding of diet and nutrition. They work primarily in restaurants,delicatessens, hospitals and other institutions. Kitchen conditions vary depending on the type of business, restaurant, nursing home, etc.

A Balanced Diet
A balanced diet must contain carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, mineral salts and fibre. It must contain these things in the correct proportions.