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The food guide pyramid is used in health education as a guideline for good nutrition. It is also used for to indicate how many servings of each nutrient you need to maintain a balanced diet.

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When was Food guide pyramid created?

Food guide pyramid was created in 1974.


Where can I see a food guide pyramid?

The Food Guide Pyramid has been replaced with a Food plate, however, the original food pyramid can be seen here http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pmap.htm


How is the food guide pyramid used to make heatlhful food choices?

it tells you how your foods are separated and what categories they are in.


Who can use a food GUIDE pyramid?

anyone!


What food group is garlic in in the food guide pyramid?

tubers


Is there four tiers in the food guide pyramid?

yes


What is the purpose of the food guide pyramid and how might the child care center use the pyramid?

The Food Guide Pyramid helps by providing practical food guidelines to people so that they will apply the nutrient standards to plan a healthy balanced diet.


The Food Guide Pyramid is updated every years?

five


When was the food guide pyramid last updated?

The actual food pyramid was last updated in 2005. However, in 2011 it was completely replaced by the "My Plate" nutrition guide put forth by the USDA.


Who made the food guide pryimide?

The first food guide pyramid was made by Anna-Britt Agnsäter for Sweden's National Board of Health and Welfare in 1972. The USDA pyramid was based off of the original pyramid and was introduced in 1992.


Where do proteins fit into the food guide pyramid?

Most proteins are at the top of the food pyramid because animals are protein. You can also get protein from eggs.


How often is the pyramid food guide updated?

Every 5 years.