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Plate replaces pyramid in USDA food guidelines
The food pyramid has been scrapped, and in its place the Obama administration is serving up a dinner plate icon sliced up by food groups.
Thu, Jun 02 2011 at 11:44 AM
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HEALTHY EATING: MyPlate is divided into four sections for fruits, vegetables, protein and grains, with a dairy cup beside it. (Photo: USDA)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The pyramid guide to healthy eating that many Americans grew up with has been scrapped, and in its place the Obama administration is serving up a dinner plate icon sliced up by food groups.
The Department of Agriculture unveiled its new icon, MyPlate, on Thursday to help guide Americans toward eating balanced meals. The dinner plate is divided into four sections for fruits, vegetables, protein and grains, with a dairy cup beside it.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called it a "simple, visual, research-based icon" to help Americans chose the right proportions from the major food groups.
The icon, which accompanies dietary guidelines released in January and a push by first lady Michelle Obama to tackle obesity, will be taught in schools and used as part of federal foods programs and by doctors and nurses.
Copyright 2011 Reuters US Online Report Domestic News
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i grew up with the food pyramid and i liked it. the problem i have with this food plate is that it doesnt really show accurately the proportions you should eat of each food group.