Blank Food Pyramid Template: Free Printable 2026 Pyramid (PDF)

Written by Judy Doherty

Need a blank food pyramid for a class, a bulletin board, or a quick quiz? This free template uses the new 2026 inverted pyramid shape and comes in two versions.

What's in the PDF

Page 1: Labeled template. The 2026 pyramid with its three sections labeled (Protein, Dairy and Healthy Fats; Vegetables and Fruits; Whole Grains) and writing lines in each section. Students write or draw the foods.

Page 2: Blank template. The same pyramid with no labels and a word bank. Students fill in the food groups first, then add foods. Great as a quiz or review.

Ideas for using it

Have students fill it in with what they ate yesterday. Enlarge it on a copier for a bulletin board. Use page 2 as a pre and post test before and after a lesson on the new Dietary Guidelines.

Download the Blank Food Pyramid Template PDF

Want the full lesson? Get the 2026 food pyramid handout and leader's guide and the new food pyramid worksheet. Find more in our Free Nutrition Handout Hub.

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Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 250,000 visuals delivered worldwide. Based in Southern California, serving Los Angeles, San Diego, Temecula and the SF Bay Area, I work in my studio and shoot for brands worldwide by remote or travel. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.


My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

I bring over 20 years of professional culinary experience and more than a decade in commercial photography. My work as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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