Food guide pyramids are a visual representation of a balanced diet and healthy eating habits. It is called food guide pyramid because of its triangular shape, depicting the proportions of different food groups that should be consumed for optimum nutrition. However, there are synonyms for food guide pyramids that have been developed for different demographics and regions. Some of these include plate model, MyPlate, Eatwell Guide, healthy eating plate, and Buen Provecho. These synonyms have been designed to cater to varying dietary requirements, cultural preferences, and lifestyles. They all aim to promote healthy eating habits and a balanced diet to improve overall health and well-being.