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The final food guide pyramid,

called "MyPyramid"

MyPyramidFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

MyPyramid, released by the United States Department of Agriculture

(USDA) 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

MyPlate replaced it.[1]The icon stresses activity and moderation along

with a proper mix of food groups in one's diet. As part of theMyPyramid food guidance system, consumers were asked to visit the

MyPyramid website for personalized nutrition information. Significant

changes from the previous food pyramid include:

Inclusion of a new symbola person on the stairsrepresenting

physical activity.

Measuringquantities in cups and ounces instead of servings.

MyPyramid was designed to educate consumers about a lifestyle consistent with the January 2005DietaryGuidelines for Americans, an 80-page document. The guidelines, produced jointly by the USDA and

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), represented the official position of the U.S. government

and served as the foundation of Federal nutrition policy.

Contents

1 Overview

2 Themes

3 Differences from the food guide pyramid

4 Controversy

5 Development

6 See also

7 References

8 External links

Overview

MyPyramid contained eight divisions. From left to right on the pyramid are a person and six food groups:

Physical activity, represented by a person climbing steps on the pyramid, to illustrate moderate

physical activity every day, in addition to usual activity.[2]The key recommendationsfor 2005 (other

specific recommendations are provided for children and adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding

women, for older adults and for weight maintenance) are:[3]

Engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary activities to promote health,
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The six divisions of the pyramid

psychological well-being, and a healthy body weight. (At least 30 minutes on most, and if

possible, every day for adults and at least 60 minutes each day for children and

teenagers,[4]and for most people increasing to more vigorous-

intensity or a longer duration will bring greater benefits.)[3]

Achieve physical fitness by including cardiovascular

conditioning, stretching exercises for flexibility, and

resistance exercises or calisthenics for muscle strength

and endurance.[3]

Grains, recommending that at least half of grains consumed be

as whole grains (27%)

Vegetables, emphasizing dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, and dry beans and peas (23%)

Fruits, emphasizing variety and deemphasizing fruit juices (15%)

Oils, recommending fish, nut, and vegetables sources (2%)Milk, a category that includes fluid milk and many other milk-based products (23%)

Meat and beans, emphasizing low-fat and lean meats such as fish as well as more beans, peas, nuts,

and seeds (10%)

There is one other category:

Discretionary calories, represented by the narrow tip of each colored band, including items such as

candy, alcohol, or additional food from any other group.

Themes

The USDA encoded six themes into the design of the MyPyramid icon. According to the USDA,

MyPyramid incorporated:[5]

Personalization, demonstrated by the MyPyramid website. To find a personalized recommendation of

the kinds and amounts of food to eat each day, individuals were instructed to visit MyPyramid.gov

(now defunct).

Gradual improvement, represented by the slogan Steps to a Healthier You. It suggests that individuals

can benefit from taking small steps to improve their diet and lifestyle each day.

Physical activity, represented by the steps and the person climbing them, as a reminder of the

importance of daily physical activity.

Variety, symbolized by the six color bands representing the five food groups of MyPyramid and oils.

Suggests that foods from all groups are needed each day for good health.

Moderation, represented by the narrowing of each food group from bottom to top. The wider basestands for foods with little or no solid fats, added sugars, or caloric sweeteners. Suggests these should

be selected more often to get the most nutrition from calories consumed.
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MyPyramid miniposter with sample

food group recommendations

Proportionality, shown by the different widths of the food group bands. The widths suggest how much

food a person should choose from each group. The widths are just a general guide.

Differences from the food guide pyramid

In a departure from its predecessor the food guide pyramid, no foods

are pictured on the MyPyramid logo itself. Instead, colored vertical

bands represent different food groups. Additionally, the logoemphasizes physical activity by showing a person climbing steps on

the side of the pyramid. MyPyramid was intentionally made simpler

than the food guide pyramid after several USDA studies indicated

that consumers widely misunderstood the original design. Consumers

were asked to visit the (now defunct) MyPyramid.gov

(http://www.mypyramid.gov/) website for personalized nutrition

information.[6][7]

The food guide pyramid gave recommendations measured in serving

sizes, which some people found confusing. MyPyramid gives its

recommendations in common household measures, such as cups, ounces, and other measures that may be

easier to understand.[6]

The food guide pyramid gave a single set of specific recommendations for all people. In contrast,

MyPyramid has 12 sets of possible recommendations, with the appropriate guide for an individual selected

based on sex, age group, and activity level.[8]

ControversySome claim that the USDA was and is unduly influenced by political pressure exerted by lobbyists for food

production associations,[9][10]in particular dairy and meat.[11]

Development

In September 2005, a "child-friendly version" of the food pyramid graphic and food guidance system

launched.[12]Three of five meetings had been held as of May 2009 towards the publication of 2010 dietary

guidelines.[13]

The research process and results used to create the MyPyramid Food Guidance System was documented in a

supplemental issue of theJournal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (http://www.jneb.org/)published in

November/December 2006 that included the following articles:[14]

Britten P, Marcoe K, Yamini S, Davis, C., "Development of Food Intake Patterns for the MyPyramid Food Guidance System"

(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPyramid/DevelopmentMaterials/JNEBsupplement/JNEBDevelPatterns.pdf)

Marcoe K, Juan WY, Yamini S, Carlson A, Britten P., "Development of Food Group Composite and Nutrient Profiles for

MyPyramid Food Guidance System"

(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPyramid/DevelopmentMaterials/JNEBsupplement/JNEBDevelComposites.pdf)
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Britten P, Haven J, Davis C., "Consumer Research for Development of Educational Messages for the MyPyramid Food

Guidance System"

(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPyramid/DevelopmentMaterials/JNEBsupplement/JNEBConsumerRes.pdf)

Haven J, Burns A, Britten P, Davis C., "Developing the Consumer Interface for the MyPyramid Food Guidance System"

(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPyramid/DevelopmentMaterials/JNEBsupplement/JNEBConsumerInterface.pdf)

Yamimi S, Juan WY, Marcoe K, Britten P. "Impact of Using Updated Food Consumption and Composition data on Selected

MyPyramid Food Group Nutrient Profiles"

(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPyramid/DevelopmentMaterials/JNEBsupplement/JNEBResearchBrief.pdf)

Britten P, Lyon J, Weaver C, Kris-Etherton P, Nicklas T, Weber J, Davis C. "MyPyramid Food Intake pattern Modeling for the

Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPyramid/DevelopmentMaterials/JNEBsupplement/JNEBPatternModeling.pdf)

Haven J, Burns A, Herring D, Britten P., Great Educational Materials (GEM) No. 426, "MyPyramid.gov Provides Consumers

with Practical Nutrition Information at their Fingertips"

(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPyramid/DevelopmentMaterials/JNEBsupplement/JNEBGEM426.pdf)

Juan WY, Gerrior S, Hiza H., GEM No. 427, "MyPyramid Tracker Assesses Food Consumption, Activity, and Energy Balance

Status Interactively"


French L, Howell G, Haven J, Britten P., GEM No. 428, "Designing MyPyramid for Kids materials to help Children Eat

Right, Exercise, Have Fun"


See also

MyPlate, the current USPA nutrition guide from 2011

Official website (http://www.choosemyplate.gov/) , current USPA nutrition guide 2011

History_of_USDA_nutrition_guides

5 A Day, more details on recommended fruit and vegetable portions

Food groups

Food guide pyramid, the predecessor to MyPyramid

Healthy diet

Healthy eating pyramid, an alternative designed to address criticism of the food guide pyramid

The twelve pyramids

References

1. ^http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/dietary-guidance/myplatefood-pyramid-resources/usda-myplate-food-pyramid-resources

2. ^"Dietary Guidelines for Americans"

(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2005/2005DGPolicyDocument.pdf) (PDF). U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
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(http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2005/2005DGPolicyDocument.pdf) (PDF). U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2005. p. 20. Retrieved 2009-05-09.

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(http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/physical_activity_amount_print.html). U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-09.

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(Microsoft PowerPoint). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion. Retrieved 2009-

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(http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/144287/usda_shifts_food_pyramids_geometry/). Chicago Tribune via

RedOrbit. April 16, 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-09.

7. ^http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://mypyramid.gov shows that around Sep. of 2012 the website became a redirect

to http://www.choosemyplate.gov

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(http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/144962/government_issues_12_new_food_pyramids/). The Associated Pressvia RedOrbit. April 19, 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-09.

9. ^Zamiska, Nicholas (2005-02-10). "Food Pyramid Frenzy"

(http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB109104875075676781,00.html?mod=health_hs_policy_legislation). Wall Street

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(http://books.google.com/?id=L4aZIDbmV3oC&pg=PA103). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins via Google Books.

p. 103. ISBN 0-7817-4991-3.

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Routledge via Google Books. p. 191. ISBN 0-415-93232-7. Retrieved 2009-05-09.

12. ^"Johanns Unveils MyPyramid for Kids" (http://www.mypyramid.gov/global_nav/media_kids_press_release.html)

(Press release). USDA. September 28, 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-09.

13. ^"Dietary Guidelines for Americans" (http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DietaryGuidelines.htm). U.S. Department of

Agriculture. Retrieved 2009-05-09.

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Pattern Modeling for the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee"

(http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1499404606005598).Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jneb.2006.08.004). PMID 17116592

(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17116592). Retrieved 2009-05-09.

External links

"MyPyramid.gov" (http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html). U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Retrieved 2009-05-09.

"Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005"

(http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/). U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Retrieved 2009-05-09.
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