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  2. Food pyramid (nutrition) - Wikipedia

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    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 Right Pyramid".

  3. 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.

  4. Healthy eating pyramid - Wikipedia

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    The Healthy Eating Pyramid (alternately, Healthy Eating Plate) is a nutrition guide developed by the Harvard School of Public Health, suggesting quantities of each food category that a human should eat each day. [1] The healthy eating pyramid is intended to provide a more sound eating guide than the widespread food guide pyramid created by the ...

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

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    MyPlate replaced the USDA’s food pyramid, which was in use from 1992 to 2011. Although it was recognized by generations of schoolkids, nutritionists were critical of the pyramid for promoting ...

  6. List of nutrition guides - Wikipedia

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    The island of Ireland's Food Safety Promotion Board uses The Food Pyramid, which is divided into five levels: bread, cereals and potatoes at the large base (6 or more servings); then fruit and vegetables (5); followed by milk, cheese and yogurt (3); then meat, fish, eggs and alternatives (2); and finally fats, high fat/sugar snacks, foods and ...

  7. MyPyramid - Wikipedia

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    The food guide pyramid gave recommendations measured in serving sizes, which some people found confusing. MyPyramid gives its recommendations in common household measures, such as cups, ounces, and other measures that may be easier to understand. [6] The food guide pyramid gave a single set of specific recommendations for all people.

  8. Fantastic Freebies: food pyramid poster! - AOL

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    Just what you need: a poster of the food pyramid from the USDA. But wait, there's more! Fill out this form and you can also get tips for families and an anatomy

  9. Are eggs dairy? The answer isn’t totally clear to everyone

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    First of all, growing up, you probably saw eggs and dairy on the same line of the food pyramid. Luckily, today, the USDA has swapped the pyramid for a plate with easier guidelines (you can check ...