The Arab Center for Nutrition created the Food Dome. The Food Dome provides dietary guidelines for Arab people so as to reduce the risk of diet-related diseases, especially those related to non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, obesity and some types of cancer. The Food Dome is also a useful tool in the prevention of micronutrient deficiencies, especially iron-deficiency anemia. Studies in Arab countries indicate that food habits and changes in lifestyle are the most important factors responsible for diet-related diseases. Therefore, the choice of a healthy diet and regular physical activity are the main factors in the prevention of these diseases. In order to achieve and maintain a good state of health, individuals should consume sufficient quantities of a variety of different foods daily. The Food Dome provides a useful tool for the selection of appropriate quantities of food from the five food groups.