Question

How do proteins,lipids and nucleic acids relate to the food pyramid?

Answer 1

Hint: Food pyramids show the relation of different foods that are placed at different levels in the food pyramid concerning their content present in the food.

Complete answer:
1)Food pyramid is a diagrammatic representation of various food items and it describes the correct amount of each type of food that must be consumed daily.

2)The base of the food pyramid which forms the largest part of the food pyramid are mainly carbohydrates, for example, cereals, etc. The fats and lipids occupy the topmost portion of the food pyramid and hence form the smallest part of the food pyramid. The protein-containing foods such as milk or various milk products are mostly placed in the middle part of the food pyramid. Nucleic acids are not related to the food pyramid. This pyramid represents that on average the carbohydrates consumption by an organism must be more as compared to fats and proteins and the fat consumption must be lower as compared to other foods.

3)The consumption of protein must be between carbohydrates and fats that means not as much as carbohydrate and not too little as that of proteins. Diet based on these food pyramids is known as balanced diets which can vary from person to person based on gender, age, etc.

Note: Foods in the food pyramids can be classified based on their nutritive values as cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, milk, egg, meat, fish, fats, sugars, spices, etc. The foods can also be functionally classified as energy-yielding foods, bodybuilding foods, and protective foods.