aug 1, 1984 - Food Wheel
Food Guide
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Food Wheel: A Pattern for Daily Food Choices
Total diet approach - Included goals for both nutrient adequacy and moderation
Five food groups and amounts formed the basis for the Food Guide Pyramid
Daily amounts of food provided at three calorie levels
First illustrated for a Red Cross nutrition course as a food wheel
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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