jul 1, 1943 - Basic Seven Food Guide Published

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A Guide to Good Eating (Basic Seven)

- Foundation diet for nutrient adequacy
- Included daily number of servings needed from each of seven food groups
- Lacked specific serving sizes
- Considered complex

Sources:
• USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. A Brief History of USDA Food Guides. USDA Choose My Plate United States Department of Agriculture. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/eathealthy/brief-history-usda-food-guides. Published June 2011. Accessed December 2, 2020.

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