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Vegetarian food guide pyramid: a conceptual framework.

E H Haddad1, J Sabaté, C G Whitten

  • 1Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, and the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, CA 92350, USA. ehaddad@sph.llu.edu

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|September 9, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a new vegetarian food guide pyramid, emphasizing plant-based foods like whole grains and legumes. It aims to create a unique, nutritionally adequate guide for diverse vegetarian diets.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Dietary Guidelines
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Existing vegetarian food guides are often adaptations of non-vegetarian models.
  • There is a need for a food guide specifically designed for vegetarian dietary patterns.
  • The Third International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition highlighted this need.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a conceptual framework for a new vegetarian food guide.
  • To develop a unique food guide pyramid and supporting document for vegetarians.
  • To emphasize the healthy components of vegetarian dietary patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a pyramid-shaped graphic illustration.
  • Creation of a supporting document detailing the framework and rationale.

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  • Inclusion of 5 major plant-based food groups and optional food groups.

    • Main Results:

    • A novel vegetarian food guide pyramid was introduced.
    • The pyramid features a trapezoid base of plant-based foods (whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds).
    • Optional food groups (oils, dairy, eggs, sweets) are presented separately.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed framework aims to guide the creation of a nutritionally adequate vegetarian food guide.
    • This initiative encourages further research and discussion on vegetarian nutrition.
    • The goal is a guide adaptable to diverse vegetarian eating practices.