The guidelines aim to protect the health of the individual, so much so that they suggest how to behave when choosing foods, recovering or increasing consumption of some and limiting that of others. Of course, these guidelines are reviewed periodically.
The food groups are:
- Cereals and their derivatives
- Fruits and vegetables
- Milk and dairy products
- Meat, fish, eggs and dried legumes
- Seasoning fats
Guidelines and LARNs are the most effective tools of nutrition policy. The diet defines the quantities and quality of foods that should be consumed in order to ensure the energy requirements for human health.
Source: Handbook of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition by Franco Contaldo et al.
