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diet pyramid

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diet pyramid  
n.  See food pyramid.
food pyramid  
n.  
  1. A graphic representation of the structure of a food chain, depicted as a pyramid having a broad base formed by producers and tapering to a point formed by end consumers. Between successive levels, total biomass decreases as energy is lost from the system.

  2. A diagrammatic representation of recommended portions of basic food groups. Also called diet pyramid.

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