Why don’t people use the food pyramid as much?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ike Cella Nutrition Coaching The Food Pyramid Is Falling By The Wayside The food pyramid has been around for a long time, but it has recently fallen by the wayside. Luckily, there is a new diet plan called the MyPlate. It is based on scientific evidence and focuses on fruits, vegetables, protein, and grains. MyPlate replaces the crumbling food pyramid The crumbling food pyramid is being replaced with a new, more colorful symbol of healthy eating. The new icon shows four key food groups and what to eat in the proper proportions. It was unveiled at a news conference by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The new icon encourages people to eat at least half of their diet from fruits and vegetables. It also discourages the consumption of sugary beverages and large portions. The food pyramid, which was first introduced in 1992, has faced a lot of criticism. Many critics say that it is impractical and outdated, as it emphasizes one particular fo...