Graphics illustrating nutritional guidelines – traditional and novel approaches

P. Stehle, H. Oberritter, M. Buening-Fesel, H. Heseker, Bonn / Paderborn

Graphs are indispensable educational tools for a successful dissemination of nutritional knowledge. Pyramids, circles and other geometric forms are frequently used to help consumers in realizing nutritional guidelines.

In recent years, the number of graphs published increased tremendously, but unfortunately it is not always possible for consumers to follow the rationale behind. Great differences in the key messages also give reason for many uncertainties on the consumers’ side. It is time, therefore, to re-evaluate traditional concepts and to develop new ideas.

The present paper deals with the scientific concepts of traditional approaches and discusses the pros and cons with the aim of deriving an optimized model (3D Food Guide Pyramid).

Keywords: Nutritional guidelines / dissemination / educational tools / graphs / 3D Food Guide Pyramid

Sie finden den Artikel in deutscher Sprache in Ernährungs-Umschau 04/05 ab Seite 128.

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