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  2. MyPlate - Wikipedia

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    MyPlate is the latest nutrition guide from the USDA. The USDA's first dietary guidelines were published in 1894 by Wilbur Olin Atwater as a farmers' bulletin. [4] Since then, the USDA has provided a variety of nutrition guides for the public, including the Basic 7 (1943–1956), the Basic Four (1956–1992), the Food Guide Pyramid (1992–2005), and MyPyramid (2005–2013).

  3. Food pyramid (nutrition) - Wikipedia

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    Food pyramid (nutrition) A food pyramid is a representation of the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups. [2] The first pyramid was published in Sweden in 1974. [3][4][5] The 1992 pyramid introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was called the "Food Guide Pyramid" or "Eating ...

  4. Healthy eating pyramid - Wikipedia

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    In general terms, the healthy eating pyramid recommends the following intake of different food groups each day, although exact amounts of calorie intake depends on sex, age, and lifestyle: At most meals, whole grain foods including oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, and brown rice; 1 piece or 4 ounces (110 g). Vegetables, in abundance 3 or more each ...

  5. Mediterranean Diet Pyramid - Wikipedia

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    Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid is a nutrition guide that was developed by the Oldways Preservation Trust, the Harvard School of Public Health, and the World Health Organization in 1993. It summarizes the Mediterranean Diet pattern of eating, suggesting the types and frequency of foods that should be enjoyed every day.

  6. MyPlate? Few Americans know or heed U.S. nutrition guide - AOL

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    Only about 25% of adults were aware of MyPlate – and less than 10% had attempted to use the guidance, according to a study released Tuesday by the National Center for Health Statistics. Those ...

  7. History of USDA nutrition guidelines - Wikipedia

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    The USDA's first nutrition guidelines were published in 1894 by Dr. Wilbur Olin Atwater as a farmers' bulletin. [1] [2] In Atwater's 1904 publication titled Principles of Nutrition and Nutritive Value of Food, he advocated variety, proportionality and moderation; measuring calories; and an efficient, affordable diet that focused on nutrient-rich foods and less fat, sugar and starch.

  8. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    The importance of maternal nutrition is a critical influence on a child’s development during this pivotal period, as supported by recent studies.The child’s growth is divided into four key stages: (1) pregnancy, from conception to birth; (2) breastfeeding, from birth to six months; (3) the introduction of solid foods, from six to 12 months ...

  9. Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Wikipedia

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    Sodium to less than 2.3 g/day (5.8 g of salt/day), including both added table salt and salt in foods; If consumed, use alcohol in moderation and only for adults — up to 1 drink daily for women and 2 drinks daily for men. [23] The Dietary Guidelines also include a key recommendation to meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. [23]