The foodstuffs at the bottom of the pyramid are encouraged as being low calorie - high volume, and at the top; foods are placed that should not be consumed often, they being high calorie - low volume foods.
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Energy consumption must be reduced. High calorie/low volume foods should be avoided and replaced with an increase in complex carbs (such as whole grain foods) and an increase in fruit and vegetables.
Many foods are energy dense - that is - they supply a high number of calories per low volume.
 See also: Calorie, Fat, Energy, Eating, Weight loss
  
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