Nutrition Course 1: Create your Own Food Pyramid

Different countries have different guidelines for healthy eating. Different diet plans and food philosophers also produce their own definitions of the standard "food pyramid." Some are based in science, some on radical beliefs and fads. Not all are based strictly on nutritional science, because culture and food availability are equally important factors. The traditional yoga diet would have a food pyramid very different from the American one.

Canada recently ran a nation wide referendum to consider the vast ethnic diversity of its population before designing its new food pyramid. In short - there isn't just ONE.

This course is best suited to teachers who are also working with nutrition clients or projects. That may be bloggers, or private coaches, nutrition fanatics, and people with specific food issues. We're going to look at a bunch of food pyramids, old, new, and around the world, and discuss the merits and drawbacks of each. Then you'll create your own. This course includes downloadable files and an online webinar.

FInal Assignment: Present your version of a food pyramid.
Countable Course Hours: 3
Additional Hours Anticipated: 3

* 9 Projects. This project might be a starting point or element of any of the following projects: Diversity, Specialty, Lifestyle, Healthy Living, or Wisdom.