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Diabetes Food Pyramid

Diabetes Food Pyramid

The Diabetes Food Pyramid divides food into six groups, which vary in size to show relative amounts of servings for each group.

This pyramid differs from the Food Guide Pyramid released by the USDA. In the Diabetes Food Pyramid, the groups are based on protein content and carbohydrates instead of their food classification.

Update Date: 6/23/2008

Updated by: Patrika Tsai, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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