- The food pyramids offer a basic standard of nutrition, based on government research. Shaped in a pyramid, these charts give a quick overview of how much of which types of food should be eaten per day.
- Although the government had issued standards and guidelines since the late 1800's, it wasn't until 1992 that it issued the first Food Pyramid diagram. In 2005, the government launched a more personalized version.
- Different types of food pyramids give readers a more personalized look at the best nutritional options for themselves. Because dietary needs are different based on age, activity and gender, different pyramids are necessary.
- MyPyramid, introduced in 2005 at www.mypyramid.org, gives readers an interactive version of the best pyramid for them. There are also pyramids based on certain culinary diets, such as a Mediterranean diet, and specific demographics, such as the elderly.
- Each pyramid, regardless of demographic, includes sections for grains, vegetables, fruits, fats, dairy and proteins. The proportion of each of these sections is based on the needs of the individual.
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