USDA Food Guides and Nutrition

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What is not considered a food group according to the USDA?

Protein

Vegetables

Oils (correct)

Fruits

What is the purpose of MyPlate Plan?

To develop nutritionally adequate daily food plans (correct)

To provide a list of food groups

To educate on the importance of oils in the diet

To offer recipes and cooking tips

What is the age range for which MyPlate Plan provides daily food patterns?

19-30 years old

2 years old and above (correct)

1-10 years old

11-18 years old

How many daily food patterns does MyPlate Plan offer?

12 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is not a factor considered when developing an individual's dietary plan using MyPlate Plan?

Income (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of calories supplied by MyPlate Plan's daily food patterns?

1000-3200 kcal/day (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens after you provide personal information on MyPlate Plan?

You receive one or two estimates of your daily energy needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might you need to click on the button labeled with the number of calories “…to achieve a healthy weight” on MyPlate Plan?

To gain or lose weight (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the first food guide published by the USDA in 1943?

To provide RDAs for the general public (A) Signup and view all the answers

What were the four food groups in the 'Basic Four'?

Milk, meats, fruits and vegetables, breads and cereals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the USDA choose a pyramid design for its food guide in the late 1980s?

To represent messages of variety, proportion, and moderation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the MyPyramid Plan released in 2005?

Food and nutrition information, as well as physical activity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between MyPyramid and MyPlate?

MyPyramid no longer has six food groups shown in boxes or stripes within a pyramid, whereas MyPlate does (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the five food groups in MyPlate?

Fruits, vegetables, protein foods, grains, dairy (A) Signup and view all the answers

When was MyPlate released?

2011 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of MyPlate?

To provide food and nutrition information, as well as physical activity resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

History of Food Guides

The USDA has issued specific dietary recommendations for Americans for over 100 years.
The first food guide based on RDAs for the general public was published in 1943.
In the mid-1950s, the USDA simplified the original food guide to create the “Basic Four” food groups: milk, meats, fruits and vegetables, and breads and cereals.

MyPyramid Plan

The USDA released the MyPyramid Plan in 2005, a food guidance system based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005.
The MyPyramid.gov website provided food and nutrition information, physical activity resources, and enabled consumers to monitor their activity levels.

MyPlate

MyPlate (www.myplate.gov) is an interactive dietary and menu planning guide launched in 2011.
MyPlate focuses on five different food groups: fruits, vegetables, protein foods, grains, and dairy.
It does not have a portion of the plate for “oils,” as the USDA notes that “oils” is not a food group, but rather a dietary essential.
The website provides practical information about foods in each group, including how much food should be eaten, health benefits, and helpful tips.

MyPlate Plan

MyPlate Plan offers 12 different nutritionally adequate daily food patterns supplying from 1000 to 3200 kcal/day for people 2 years and older.
Each pattern is individualized to meet a person’s age, sex, physical activity level, food likes and dislikes, cultural background, and food budget.
The plan provides personalized menu planning, including daily energy needs estimates, and indicates how much food to eat from each food group.

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Learn about the evolution of USDA food guides, from the first food guide to MyPlate, and how to use them for nutritionally adequate daily menus. Compare MyPlate with Food Lists for effective menu planning.