Originally introduced in 1992, the Food Pyramid has a new look. Designed by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture to encourage an individual approach to healthy
eating, the new pyramid also emphasizes the importance of daily exercise and
taking steps to a healthy lifestyle. The steps reflect the idea that individuals
can benefit from taking small steps to improve diet and make daily exercise
a habit.
The six colored bands, representing the five food groups and oils that are essential to a balanced diet, encourage variety. The width of the bands reflects the suggested proportions for each food group. A visit to http://mypyramid.gov allows individuals to personalize an eating plan.
My Pyramid Plan By entering age, gender and activity level, an individual receives a quick estimate of how much of each food group is suggested in a daily diet.
My Pyramid Tracker This feature lets an individual compare current daily intake with suggested choices.
Inside My Pyramid This Pyramid choice provides detailed information about each food group.
Start Today This option provides a worksheet to track daily dietary choices.
Make a visit to My Pyramid today and take your own inventory. Find out what steps can be taken for a healthier you!