Table 17.
Mediterranean Diet Pyramid proposed for Italian people (MDPPI).
| Food Groups | Frequency of Intake | Serving Size (g, mL, on Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Whole grains | 1–2 servings every main meal (three meals) | 30 g |
| Fruits | 1–2 servings every main meal (three meals) | 100 g |
| Vegetables | ≥2 servings every main meal (three meals) | 100 g |
| Milk and dairy | 2–3 servings/day | Milk 50 mL |
| (preferably low-fat) | Yogurt 50 g | |
| Cheese 30 g | ||
| Nuts | 1–2 servings/day | 15 g |
| Extra Virgin Olive oil | 3–4 servings/day | 10 g |
| Herbs and spices | use them every day | |
| Fish and shellfish | ≥2 servings/week | 100 g |
| Poultry | 1–2 servings/week | 100 g |
| Legumes | ≥2 servings/week | 100 g fresh, 50 g dry |
| Eggs | 2–4 servings/week | 1 egg |
| Refined grains | ≤3 servings/week | 60 g |
| Potatoes | ≤3 servings/week | 100 g |
| Red meat | ≤2 servings/week | 100 g |
| Processed meat | ≤1 serving/week | 50 g |
| Sweets | ≤2 servings/week | 25 g |
| Red wine | ≤2 glasses/day for men | 15 g of alcohol |
| ≤1 glass/day for women |