1 août 1984 - Food Wheel Food Guide Published

Description:

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.