Food pyramid. Computer artwork of a food pyramid for healthy nutrition. The pyramid indicates the amount of the diet that should be made up from each of the major food groups. At the bottom are carbohydrates, such as bread, cereal, pasta and rice of which over 6 servings should be eaten each day. Next come fruit (yellow) and vegetables (green) of which around 3 servings should be consumed of each. Two servings of dairy produce (blue) should be eaten each day. A similar amount of meat and fish (pink) is also recommended. Only a little fat and sugar (yellow) is needed. These guidelines ensure that the diet contains all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals.