FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The foods at the top of the food pyramid should be eaten sparingly as they provide calories but not much in the way of nutrition. These foods include salad dressings, oils, cream, butter, margarine, sugars, soft drinks, candies and sweet desserts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Top Shelf: The revised Food Pyramid separates the Top Shelf from the rest of the pyramid. The Top Shelf includes foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt. These are not needed for good health and should not be consumed every day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because sugar is high in energy, too much. sugar can make us overweight, especially when eaten with fatty foods. Too much sugar and sugary foods and drinks can make us full and cause us to eat less of food containing more nutrients, like fruit and milk. Especially children who are smaller eaters than adults.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fats and oils, on the fifth level, are essential for health but should be consumed in small amounts. Placed at the top are highly-processed products and foods high in fat, sugar and salt; excessive consumption of these products can be harmful, therefore they should be eaten sparingly.