New Food Pyramids at MyPyramid.gov

Posted on April 20, 2005

The government has launched the MyPyramid.gov website to help explain the new food pyramids to U.S. citizens. Apparently, one food pyramid was not enough. The site says, "MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age, sex, and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box."

MyPyramid.gov offers color-coded food recommendations for grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat, beans and oils. Information about recommended levels of physical activity is also provided. A separate website, MyPyramid Tracker, allows you to login and assess your food intake and physical activity levels.

Update: The MyPyramid.gov website is no longer active. The current health menu planning site from the U.S. government is now called ChooseMyPlate.gov. Goodbye food pyramid. Hello partitioned food plates.


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