MyPyramid, released by the USDACenter 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 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 the MyPyramid 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 symbol—a person on the stairs—representing physical activity.
Measuring quantities in cups and ounces instead of servings.
MyPyramid was designed to educate consumers about a lifestyle consistent with the January 2005 Dietary Guidelines 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.
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 recommendations for 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, 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 The five divisions of the pyramid 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%)
Dairy, a category that includes fluid milk and many other milk-based products (23%)
Proteins, 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.
Themesedit
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 sloganSteps 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 exercise.
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 base stands 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.
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 pyramidedit
MyPyramid miniposter with sample food group recommendations
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 logo emphasizes 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) 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]
Some claim that the USDA was and is unduly influenced by political pressure exerted by lobbyists for food production associations,[9][10][11][12] in particular dairy and meat.[13] Some nutritionists and critics found MyPyramid overly complicated and difficult or impossible to teach.[14][15]
Developmentedit
In September 2005, a "child-friendly version" of the food pyramid graphic and food guidance system launched.[16]
The research process and results used to create the MyPyramid Food Guidance System was documented in a supplemental issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior published in November/December 2006.[17]
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^Stephenson, Emily (June 2, 2011). "Pyramid tossed, dinner plate is new U.S. meals plan". Reuters. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
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^P. Britten; J. Lyon; C. Weaver; P. Kris-Etherton; T. Nicklas; J. Weber; C. Davis (2006). "MyPyramid Food Intake Pattern Modeling for the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee". Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Elsevier for the Society for Nutrition Education. 38 (6): S143–S152. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2006.08.004. PMID 17116592.
External linksedit
"Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005". U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
"American Dietetic Association statement on new 'MyPyramid'" (Press release). American Dietetic Association via EurekAlert. April 19, 2005. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
"Food Pyramids: What Should You Really Eat?" (PDF). Harvard School of Public Health. 2007.
Official website, USPA nutrition guide 2011
December 20, 2023
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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 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 the MyPyramid 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 symbol a person on the stairs representing physical activity Measuring quantities in cups and ounces instead of servings The final food guide pyramid called MyPyramid MyPyramid was designed to educate consumers about a lifestyle consistent with the January 2005 Dietary Guidelines 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 and criticism 5 Development 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksOverview editMyPyramid 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 recommendations for 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 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 nbsp The five divisions of the pyramid 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 Dairy a category that includes fluid milk and many other milk based products 23 Proteins 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 editThe 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 exercise 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 base stands 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 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 edit nbsp MyPyramid miniposter with sample food group recommendationsIn 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 logo emphasizes 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 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 Controversy and criticism editSee also Food guide pyramid Controversy Some claim that the USDA was and is unduly influenced by political pressure exerted by lobbyists for food production associations 9 10 11 12 in particular dairy and meat 13 Some nutritionists and critics found MyPyramid overly complicated and difficult or impossible to teach 14 15 Development editIn September 2005 a child friendly version of the food pyramid graphic and food guidance system launched 16 The research process and results used to create the MyPyramid Food Guidance System was documented in a supplemental issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior published in November December 2006 17 See also edit nbsp Food portal5 A Day more details on recommended fruit and vegetable portions Food and Nutrition Service Food groups Healthy diet Healthy eating pyramid an alternative designed to address criticism of the food guide pyramid History of USDA nutrition guides Human nutrition Society for Nutrition EducationReferences edit USDA MyPlate amp Food Pyramid Resources fnic nal usda gov Archived from the original on December 16 2013 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 PDF U S Department of Health and Human Services U S Department of Agriculture 2005 Archived from the original PDF on July 16 2009 Retrieved March 28 2017 a b c Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 PDF U S Department of Health and Human Services U S Department of Agriculture 2005 Archived from the original PDF on July 16 2009 Retrieved March 28 2017 p 20 U S Department of Health and Human Services U S Department of Agriculture 2005 How much physical activity is needed mypyramid gov Archived from the original on December 4 2010 MyPyramid USDA s New Food Guidance System healthymeals nal usda gov therenegadeguy com Archived October 20 2013 at the Wayback Machine a b USDA Shifts Food Pyramid s Geometry Chicago Tribune via RedOrbit April 16 2005 Retrieved May 9 2009 shows that around Sep of 2012 the website became a redirect to Archived from the original on April 20 2005 choosemyplate gov Government Issues 12 New Food Pyramids redorbit com The Associated Press via RedOrbit Government Issues 12 New Food Pyramids Archived from the original on August 20 2011 Retrieved January 20 2017 Zamiska Nicholas February 10 2005 Food Pyramid Frenzy Wall Street Journal Retrieved December 9 2006 McArdle William D Katch Frank I Katch Victor L 2005 Essentials of exercise physiology p 103 ISBN 0 7817 4991 3 Campbell C T and Campbell T W The China Study Dallas BenBella Books 2007 ISBN 978 1 932100 38 9 cloth ISBN 978 1 935251 00 2 ebook Nestle M Food Politics Berkley University of California Press 2002 ISBN 0 520 22465 5 Counihan Carrie 2002 Food in the USA p 191 ISBN 0 415 93232 7 Retrieved May 9 2009 Stephenson Emily June 2 2011 Pyramid tossed dinner plate is new U S meals plan Reuters Retrieved March 1 2015 Nestle Marion May 31 2011 Goodbye Food Pyramid USDA to Announce a New Food Icon The Atlantic Retrieved March 1 2015 Johanns Unveils MyPyramid for Kids Press release mypyramid gov September 28 2005 Archived from the original on November 8 2011 P Britten J Lyon C Weaver P Kris Etherton T Nicklas J Weber C Davis 2006 MyPyramid Food Intake Pattern Modeling for the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Elsevier for the Society for Nutrition Education 38 6 S143 S152 doi 10 1016 j jneb 2006 08 004 PMID 17116592 External links edit Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 U S Department of Agriculture Retrieved May 9 2009 American Dietetic Association statement on new MyPyramid Press release American Dietetic Association via EurekAlert April 19 2005 Retrieved May 9 2009 Food Pyramids What Should You Really Eat PDF Harvard School of Public Health 2007 Official website USPA nutrition guide 2011 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title MyPyramid amp oldid 1177352922, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
