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Guides in Planning Family Meals

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In planning family meals, consider the followin

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Use the food pyramid, My Plate template and/or the basic food groups on

Follow the meal pattern whether for breakfast, lunch, and supper to ensure a

what to prepare and how much to prepare.

balanced and adequate meal.

Consider the food budget to know what and how much to buy.

Know how to buy wisely to get the best buy for your money.

The Food Pyramid

This is the general guide prescribed for all Filipinos of all ages and gender by the

Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology

This is an approximation of how much food to eat based on their classification. Below

is an illustration of the food pyramid with a very simple instruction to everybody.

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