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Food Guide Pyramids and the 2005 MyPyramid

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  • In 1992, the USDA introduced the Food Guide Pyramid as a simple tool to aid the public in selecting and preparing the best foods for overall health and for prevention of chronic disease.

  • The scientific community has been divided over the effectiveness and accuracy of the information relayed by the food pyramid.

  • In response to evolving scientific concepts and evidence, the USDA released an updated Food Guide Pyramid, called MyPyramid, in 2005.

  • The recommendations in the revised Food Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines are based on currently available scientific evidence, but some still doubt whether the new Pyramid includes enough valuable information to truly guide the public to a healthier lifestyle.

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    Fargnoli, J., Mantzoros, C.S. (2009). Food Guide Pyramids and the 2005 MyPyramid. In: Mantzoros, C. (eds) Nutrition and Metabolism. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-453-1_10

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