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What was the name of the first food guide published by the USDA in 1943?
What was the name of the first food guide published by the USDA in 1943?
RDAs-based food guide
What were the four food groups in the 'Basic Four' food guide?
What were the four food groups in the 'Basic Four' food guide?
Milk, meats, fruits and vegetables, and breads and cereals
Why did the USDA choose a pyramid design for their food guide in the late 1980s?
Why did the USDA choose a pyramid design for their food guide in the late 1980s?
To promote diet-related messages of variety, proportion, and moderation
What was the name of the food guidance system released by the USDA in 2005?
What was the name of the food guidance system released by the USDA in 2005?
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What is the main difference between MyPyramid Plan and MyPlate?
What is the main difference between MyPyramid Plan and MyPlate?
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What are the five food groups in MyPlate?
What are the five food groups in MyPlate?
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When was MyPyramid Plan replaced by MyPlate?
When was MyPyramid Plan replaced by MyPlate?
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What additional resource is available on the MyPyramid.gov website?
What additional resource is available on the MyPyramid.gov website?
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What are the three aspects that MyPlate promotes for planning menus?
What are the three aspects that MyPlate promotes for planning menus?
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What is the challenge of using MyPlate for menu items that combine foods from more than one group?
What is the challenge of using MyPlate for menu items that combine foods from more than one group?
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How can you estimate portion sizes when using MyPlate?
How can you estimate portion sizes when using MyPlate?
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What is an additional aspect of achieving a healthy weight, aside from following a healthy diet?
What is an additional aspect of achieving a healthy weight, aside from following a healthy diet?
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What is the nutritional value of three medium tomatillos?
What is the nutritional value of three medium tomatillos?
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Why may some people, especially older adults, find the interactive MyPlate website challenging to use?
Why may some people, especially older adults, find the interactive MyPlate website challenging to use?
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What is an advantage of using dietary analysis software programs?
What is an advantage of using dietary analysis software programs?
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How can you classify menu items that combine small amounts of foods from more than one group?
How can you classify menu items that combine small amounts of foods from more than one group?
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What is the significance of the 'Strive for a healthy weight' recommendation in MyPlate?
What is the significance of the 'Strive for a healthy weight' recommendation in MyPlate?
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How can you prepare tomatillos after removing the papery husk?
How can you prepare tomatillos after removing the papery husk?
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According to the USDA, why is there no portion of the plate for “oils” in MyPlate?
According to the USDA, why is there no portion of the plate for “oils” in MyPlate?
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What is the range of daily kilocalories provided by MyPlate Plan for people 2 years of age and older?
What is the range of daily kilocalories provided by MyPlate Plan for people 2 years of age and older?
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What are the three nutrients that MyPlate Plan limits in its daily food plans?
What are the three nutrients that MyPlate Plan limits in its daily food plans?
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How can a person use MyPlate Plan to develop a personalized daily food plan?
How can a person use MyPlate Plan to develop a personalized daily food plan?
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What is the recommended daily intake of fruit for healthy 20-year-old females according to MyPlate?
What is the recommended daily intake of fruit for healthy 20-year-old females according to MyPlate?
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What percentage of daily calories remain after consuming recommended amounts of nutritious foods from each food group?
What percentage of daily calories remain after consuming recommended amounts of nutritious foods from each food group?
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How many teaspoons of oils are recommended daily for healthy 20-year-old males according to MyPlate?
How many teaspoons of oils are recommended daily for healthy 20-year-old males according to MyPlate?
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What types of foods can be chosen to use up remaining daily calories according to MyPlate?
What types of foods can be chosen to use up remaining daily calories according to MyPlate?
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What is the purpose of the 'Eat Healthy' section on the MyPlate website?
What is the purpose of the 'Eat Healthy' section on the MyPlate website?
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How many different nutritionally adequate daily food patterns does MyPlate Plan provide?
How many different nutritionally adequate daily food patterns does MyPlate Plan provide?
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What are the main differences in the diets of people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds in the United States?
What are the main differences in the diets of people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds in the United States?
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What is the purpose of the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management?
What is the purpose of the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management?
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What is the trend observed in the overall diet quality of Americans?
What is the trend observed in the overall diet quality of Americans?
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What are the three broad groups that foods are categorized into using the Food Lists method?
What are the three broad groups that foods are categorized into using the Food Lists method?
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How do fresh fruits make convenient snacks?
How do fresh fruits make convenient snacks?
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What is the significance of the Food Lists for menu planning?
What is the significance of the Food Lists for menu planning?
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What is the status of the Food Lists method for menu planning in recent times?
What is the status of the Food Lists method for menu planning in recent times?
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What is the purpose of Health Canada's food guide, 'Canada's Food Guide'?
What is the purpose of Health Canada's food guide, 'Canada's Food Guide'?
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What is the significance of MyPlate in everyday menu planning?
What is the significance of MyPlate in everyday menu planning?
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What is the common feature among the foods listed within each group in the Food Lists?
What is the common feature among the foods listed within each group in the Food Lists?
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Study Notes
Food Guides
- The USDA has issued specific dietary recommendations for Americans for over 100 years.
- The first food guide was published in 1943, based on RDAs for the general public.
- The "Basic Four" food groups were introduced in the mid-1950s: milk, meats, fruits and vegetables, and breads and cereals.
MyPyramid Plan (2005)
- The USDA released MyPyramid Plan in 2005, a food guidance system based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005.
- The plan emphasized physical activity and enabled consumers to monitor their activity levels.
- The website, MyPyramid.gov, provided food and nutrition information.
MyPlate (2011)
- MyPlate replaced MyPyramid Plan in 2011, a new interactive dietary and menu planning guide.
- MyPlate focuses on five food groups: fruits, vegetables, protein foods, grains, and dairy.
- "Oils" is not a food group, but the USDA notes the need for fat in the diet.
- The website, MyPlate.gov, provides practical information about foods in each group, including how much food to eat, health benefits, and helpful tips.
MyPlate Plan
- MyPlate Plan is an interactive tool for developing nutritionally adequate daily food plans.
- The plan provides 12 different nutritionally adequate daily food patterns that supply from 1000 to 3200 kcal/day for people aged 2 and older.
- Each food pattern is individualized to meet a person's age, sex, and physical activity level.
- The plan limits intakes of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
Challenges of Using MyPlate
- Classifying menu items that combine foods from more than one group can be challenging.
- Estimating portion sizes can be difficult without measuring cups and a scale.
- Using familiar objects, such as a tennis ball and bar of soap, can help estimate portion sizes.
Other Food Guides
- The USDA's Food Guide Pyramid inspired the development of other food pyramids for people who follow cultural and ethnic food traditions.
- Examples include the Latin American Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and Asian Diet Pyramids.
- Health Canada has a food guide, "Canada's Food Guide".
Do Americans Follow Dietary Recommendations?
- Analysis of government food consumption data indicates that the overall diet quality of Americans is improving, but many Americans do not follow the Dietary Guidelines.
- The typical diet of Americans does not provide recommended amounts of fruit, vegetables, and dairy foods.
- The diet generally contains too much added sugars, fats, and sodium.
Food Lists and Carbohydrate Counting
- People with diabetes or obesity can use Food Lists and carbohydrate counting to estimate energy, protein, carbohydrate, and fat content of foods.
- Food Lists categorize foods into three broad groups: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
- Each group has similar macronutrient composition, regardless of whether the food is from a plant or an animal.
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Learn about the history and development of USDA food guides, including MyPlate and the 'Basic Four' food groups. Understand how to use these guides for nutritionally adequate daily menu planning.