In 2005 the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a food pyramid called MyPyramid, which was designed to educate people about the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

MyPyramid, released by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion on April 19, 2005, was an update on the earlier American food guide pyramid. It was used until June 2, 2011, when the USDA's …

Prioritize whole, healthy, and nutritious foods with the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans!

For Children & Teens • Be physically active for at least 60 minutes every day or most days. Rev 08/07 MyPyramid: Steps to a Healthier You

MyPyramid divides vegetables into five sub-groups based on their nutrient content: dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, starchy vegetables, other vegetables, and dry beans and legumes.

MyPyramid symbolizes the federal nutrition policy, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, replacing the 1992 Food Guide Pyramid. This Internet-based educational tool, available at …

The MyPyramid Amounts of Foods charts identify the amounts of foods needed from the MyPyramid food groups, based on different ages, gender, and physical activity levels.

MyPyramid Food Intake Patterns The suggested amounts of food to consume from the basic food groups, subgroups, and oils to meet recommended nutrient intakes at12 different calorie levels. …

Grains, Cereals and Breads Parents, and largest group of MyPyramid. The foods in this group are referred children with the nutrients they need to “run, jump and play all day!”

The food pyramid (MyPyramid) was a graphic representation of how many servings to eat from different food groups. It was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992 and …