"For years, the food pyramid was the example of healthy eating that everyone in America was given, and now, more than a decade after it was discarded in favor of simpler recommendations, it's set for a return. The federal government had long tried to give Americans healthy eating advice, dating back to the "food wheel" of seven essential food groups in World War II, but the food pyramid was probably the most iconic."
"However, the food pyramid was criticized for being overly vague and confusing, and was eventually replaced by MyPlate in 2011, which instead visualized the ratio of how each food group should contribute to your diet in the form of portions on a plate. That has seemingly now been dismissed as ineffective as well, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has brought back the pyramid, but in an inverted form. The pyramid is now upside down, with the large base on top, and features a new emphasis on high-protein eating and whole-fat dairy, in addition to the older focus on fresh fruits and vegetables."
""These Guidelines return us to the basics. American households must prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods - protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains - and dramatically reduce highly processed foods.""
The food pyramid originally placed grains at the base and recommended smaller portions for groups higher up. Criticisms of vagueness and confusion prompted replacement by MyPlate in 2011, which showed portion ratios on a plate. The USDA and Health and Human Services introduced a new inverted pyramid, placing a large base at the top and emphasizing protein, whole-fat dairy, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. The new graphic removes distinct group sections, displays mixed food illustrations across three nutrition categories, makes whole grains the smallest section, and calls for dramatic reduction of highly processed foods on RealFood.gov.
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