nutritional recommendation of the DGE
DGE Nutrition Circle
DGE Nutrition Circle is a graphical model for the visualisation of qantitive dietary guidelines and is intended for healthy adults. Food selection according to the DGE Nutrition Circle is a reliable basis for the implementation of a healthy and sustainable diet.
The area of the DGE Nutrition Circle is divided into 7 segments, each of which represents a food group. By this segmentation, the circle illustrates the relative quantities of the following different food groups which are required for a healthy and sustainable diet:
- Fruit and vegetables including juices
- Legumes and nuts
- Cereals, cereal products, and potatoes
- Oils and fats
- Milk and dairy products
- Meat, sausages, fish, and eggs
- Beverages