jan 1, 2005 - MyPyramid Food Guidance System Published

Description:

MyPyramid Food Guidance System

- Introduced along with updating of Food Guide Pyramid food patterns for the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including daily amounts of food at 12 calorie levels

-Continued “pyramid” concept, based on consumer research, but simplified illustration. Detailed information provided on website “MyPyramid.gov”

- Added a band for oils and the concept of physical activity

- Illustration could be used to describe concepts of variety, moderation, and proportion

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.