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	Food Pyramid, food guide pyramid and nutrition information - lifeclinic.com
		The food pyramid can help you choose from a variety of foods so you get the nutrients you need, and the suggested serving sizes can help you control the amount of calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar or sodium in your diet.
		A food pyramid's tip is the smallest part, so the fats and sweets in the top of the Food Pyramid should comprise the smallest percentage of your daily diet.
		The foods at the top of the food pyramid should be eaten sparingly because they provide calories but not much in the way of nutrition.
	www.lifeclinic.com /focus/nutrition/food-pyramid.asp (1529 words)

	The Human Brain - Brain Food Pyramid
		The Brain-Food Pyramid, however, is modeled after a true pyramid—a three-dimensional structure with four sides—like the ancient ones in Egypt and Central America, as well as the modern ones in Las Vegas, Memphis, and Paris.
		The actions of foods overlap, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
		Food labels tell you how much fat, protein, and carbohydrates are contained in a serving, as well as some key micronutrients.
	sln.fi.edu /brain/pyramid.htm (312 words)

	FDA Consumer: The Food Pyramid-Food Label Connection
		The pyramid calls for eating a variety of foods to get the nutrients you need, and, at the same time, the right amount of calories to maintain a healthy weight.
		However, the amount of food you eat may be different from the stated serving size.
		Note that this amount includes sugars that are present naturally in the food (such as lactose in milk and fructose in fruit), as well as sugars added to the food during processing.
	vm.cfsan.fda.gov /~dms/fdpyrmid.html (1667 words)

	Food Pyramids: Nutrition Source, Harvard School of Public Health
		The Pyramid was taught in schools, appeared in countless media articles and brochures, and was plastered on cereal boxes and food labels.
		With much fanfare, the USDA recently retired the old Food Guide Pyramid and replaced it with MyPyramid, a new symbol and "interactive food guidance system." The new symbol is basically the old Pyramid turned on its side.
		In theory, the USDA pyramid should reflect the nutrition advice assembled in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
	www.hsph.harvard.edu /nutritionsource/pyramids.html (2720 words)

	food pyramid — FactMonster.com
		food pyramid or Food Guide Pyramid,diagram used in nutrition education that fits food groups into a triangle and notes that, for a healthful diet, those at the base should be eaten more frequently than those at the top.
		At the base of the pyramid are breads, cereals, rice, and pasta, with a recommendation that 6 to 11 servings be eaten daily.
		The Food Guide Pyramid was adopted by the U.S. Agriculture Department in 1992 as a replacement for the “four food groups” scheme that had been used to teach children about nutrition since the 1950s.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/society/A0819109.html (291 words)

	Food Pyramid
		In addition to stressing the importance of physical activity (represented by the person climbing the steps), the new food pyramid uses six color bands to represent each food group, with the width of the band representing how much of that food group you should be eating.
		Another big difference is that the new food pyramid can be customized to a person's age, gender, and activty level, which combine to determine their calorie level and the recommended amounts of 'servings' from each food group.
		Combine them with the pyramid tracker and food pyramid tips and resources and you will be on your way to a healthier diet for your whole family.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /nutrition/food_pyramid.html (1067 words)

	USATODAY.com - Scales tip in favor of new food pyramid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		A new version of the food pyramid could have a major impact on what Americans eat because it's used by dieters, taught to schoolchildren and plastered on bread packages.
		Since the pyramid was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1992, nutrition scientists have criticized the content and design and proposed numerous alternatives, including the Healthy Eating Pyramid, California Cuisine Food Pyramid, Mediterranean Diet Pyramid and Soul Food Pyramid.
		He says the pyramid doesn't reflect the latest research on nutrition and weight control, and it may be contributing to obesity and health problems in this country.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/2002-11-04-food-pyramid_x.htm (938 words)

	The Food Guide Pyramid
		So they redesigned the pyramid to show a person climbing stairs to illustrate how physical activity can be as important as food when it comes to our health.
		The colored bands that show each food group are wider at the bottom of the pyramid than they are at the top.
		Foods at the bottom of each section include those with little or no solid fats and little or no added sugars or sweeteners.
	kidshealth.org /teen/food_fitness/nutrition/pyramid.html (715 words)

	Prader-Willi Food Pyramid
		The Prader-Willi Food Pyramid that follows may not be appropriate for young children or for those on growth hormone therapy, and it should not be considered a substitute for individualized dietary guidance.
		The Food Pyramid Guide to Daily Food Choices, designed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for adults who need 1,600 to 2,800 calories a day, represents the relative portions of foods to eat each day to maintain a healthy weight and body.
		Second, although the five main food groups—bread, vegetable, fruit, meat, and milk—remain the same, the positions of two of the groups need to be changed on the pyramid to reflect a change in the recommended number of servings.
	www.pwsausa.org /syndrome/foodpyramid.htm (922 words)

	ADA Virtual Grocery Store - Planning Meals: Food Pyramid
		The Food Pyramid is a tool to help you choose the right amounts of the various food groups.
		At the bottom of the Pyramid are bread, cereal, rice and pasta.
		The foods in this group are made mostly out of grains, such as wheat (flour), rye and oats.
	vgs.diabetes.org /planningmeals/food_pyramid.jsp (644 words)

	Food Pyramid
		That was quite a different message from the discarded food circle that gave equal weight to each of the basic food groups.
		The Food Pyramid was a major step toward a leaner, healthier America – and the USDA is sticking with it.
		He banishes red meat to the top of the pyramid, and puts fish poultry and eggs, and nuts and legumes in the third and fourth tiers down, respectively, in the middle of the pyramid.
	www.cbass.com /WillettPyramid.htm (1311 words)

	Science News for Kids: Feature: Building a Food Pyramid
		Foods near the bottom should be eaten much more often than those near the top.
		A food pyramid is one way to suggest which foods you should be eating the most.
		At the bottom of the pyramid, where the triangle is widest, sit breads, cereal, rice, pasta, and other starches.
	www.sciencenewsforkids.org /articles/20040218/Feature1.asp (1302 words)

	Food Pyramid: Your Food Guide to a Better Diet
		The difference, they say, is that the pyramid's graphic form is now more representational of what those guidelines are.
		The revised pyramid is based on U.S. Department of Agriculture dietary recommendations released in January 2005.
		In addition to familiar cartoon representations of recommended foods, the pyramid includes a stick-figure human climbing steps to its top, a symbol meant to emphasize physical activity, officials say.
	onhealth.webmd.com /food_pyramid_and_guide/article.htm (552 words)

	The Food Groups and the Food Pyramid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Food Pyramid, with its recommended servings, represents what the diet and nutrition experts consider to be the most solid, reliable, well-researched thinking to date.
		The food pyramid doesn’t distinguish between hot dogs and lean chicken breast, so these distinctions are up to you.
		Use either the food label from prepared foods or your recipe to determine the food groups and amounts contained in combination foods.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Healthy_Eating/Food_Guide_Pyramid.htm (1490 words)

	2. New models emerge, but does one size fit all?
		When the USDA food pyramid was assembled, the average American got about 40 percent of his or her calories from fat, about 15 percent from protein, and about 45 percent from carbohydrates.
		The creators of the USDA food pyramid, she says, made a dangerous oversimplification when they combined all fats at the tip.
		By the time the USDA food pyramid was being developed, studies had shown that when a person replaces calories from saturated fat with an equal amount of calories from carbohydrates, the levels of bad cholesterol and total cholesterol fall, but the level of good cholesterol also falls.
	whyfiles.org /179food_pyramid/2.html (1786 words)

	1. Building an original: science and politics in the blender
		The pyramid was approved in 1992, as a means to abridge the government's more comprehensive Dietary Guidelines For Americans into one simple, easy-to-understand graphic.
		The USDA is now drafting a revision of the pyramid that is scheduled for completion in 2005, but Willett and others aren't sitting silent in the meantime.
		The original pyramid was issued under heavy pressure from food industry lobbyists, an influence that still runs strong, says Marion Nestle.
	whyfiles.org /179food_pyramid (747 words)

	The new Food Pyramid: What the stripes mean - Today: Food - MSNBC.com
		In essence, the single food pyramid has been replaced by a dozen versions customized to people’s individual health situations.
		The “central” pyramid, which acts as a rough guide to the individualized pyramids, has six vertical strips, each one representing various food groups.
		The new pyramid also includes a figure walking up steps to remind us that exercise is an important component to health and nutrition.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/7562220 (581 words)

	NPR : Is the Food Pyramid Obsolete?
		But she says the food pyramid and official guidelines alone are not to blame for American obesity.
		Talk of the Nation: challenges to the food pyramid.
		A simple breakdown of this diet is found in the USDA's food pyramid.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=851835 (769 words)

	Food Guide Pyramid in Childhood Nutrition
		The Food Guide Pyramid was designed by the US Dept. of Agriculture to promote healthy nutrition in children over six years of age (see the Kids Food Guide Pyramid for younger children).
		The main emphasis of the Food Guide Pyramid is on the five major food groups, all of which are required for good health.
		It also emphasizes that foods that include a lot of fats, oils and sweets should be used very sparingly.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /nutrition/food_guide_pyramid.html (331 words)

	Healthy diet basics: Using a food pyramid - MayoClinic.com
		Foods to eat the most of create the base of the pyramid, and foods to eat in smaller amounts or less frequently are shown farther up the pyramid.
		A pyramid familiar to most Americans is the Food Guide Pyramid, established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services in 1992.
		And if you need to avoid foods from one or more food groups — for example, if you don't consume dairy products because of lactose intolerance — choose other foods that are good sources of the nutrients found in those foods.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/healthy-diet/NU00190 (1092 words)

	Dietary Guidelines: Build a Healthy Base
		Since foods within most food groups differ in their content of nutrients and other beneficial substances, choosing a variety helps you get all the nutrients and fiber you need.
		Fiber is best obtained from foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables rather than from fiber supplements for several reasons: there are many types of fiber, the composition of fiber is poorly understood, and other protective substances accompany fiber in foods.
		For example, a food that has been left at room temperature too long may contain a toxin produced by bacteria—one that can't be destroyed by cooking.
	www.health.gov /dietaryguidelines/dga2000/document/build.htm (4220 words)

	Spanish-language food pyramid released - Fitness - MSNBC.com
		The Spanish language-version of the USDA's food pyramid.
		The 1992 pyramid had food groups arranged in horizontal layers, with the foods that should be eaten more frequently along the bottom.
		The newer pyramid has categories of foods represented vertically in a rainbow of colors, and a running figure scaling the pyramid to represent the importance of exercise.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/10368655 (488 words)

	The Food Pyramid - Life Science lesson plan (grades 3-4) - DiscoverySchool.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Identify the food categories used in the USDA food pyramid.
		Three points: Students were highly engaged in class and group discussions; charted their food intake for one day with great detail; showed a great understanding of how their food intake met the guidelines of the food pyramid; and created a menu that identified healthful foods and correctly addressed pyramid guidelines.
		Two points: Students were engaged in class and group discussions; adequately charted their food intake for one day; showed an adequate understanding of how their food intake met the guidelines of the food pyramid; and created a menu that somewhat identified healthful foods and somewhat addressed the pyramid guidelines.
	school.discovery.com /lessonplans/programs/foodpyramid (798 words)

	Council for Responsible Nutrition
		Both the food pyramid and the dietary supplement pyramid sit on a base deliberately chosen to highlight a key component–grain products in the case of the food pyramid and multivitamins in the case of the supplement pyramid.
		But the food pyramid is topped with fats and oils, with the message to use such products sparingly, whereas the top of the dietary supplement pyramid encompasses a wide variety of products which are valuable to different population groups, depending on their particular needs and lifestyles.
		The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, says everyone over the age of 8 needs at least 1,000 mg of calcium per day, and teens and seniors need even more (1,200 to 1,300 mg).
	www.crnusa.org /about_pyramid.html (1208 words)

	UMIM: Healing Food Pyramid
		The University of Michigan Integrative Medicine’s Healing Foods Pyramid was conceived by Monica Myklebust, MD, and Jenna Wunder, MPH, RD, in their passion for food in all of its beauty, variety, and healing benefits.
		The pyramid shape was chosen due to its general familiarity.
		The categories and their placement on the pyramid generally support our intent, which is to emphasize the foundational role of Water, followed by the importance of a rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables.
	www.med.umich.edu /umim/clinical/pyramid/index.htm (488 words)

	Using the Diabetes Food Pyramid - Nutrition & Recipes - American Diabetes Association
		The Diabetes Food Pyramid is a little different than the USDA Food Guide Pyramid because it groups foods based on their carbohydrate and protein content instead of their classification as a food.
		A serving of pasta or rice is 1/3 cup in the Diabetes Food Pyramid and ½ cup in the USDA pyramid.
		Fruit juice is ½ cup in the Diabetes Food Pyramid and ¾ cup in the USDA pyramid.
	www.diabetes.org /nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/foodpyramid.jsp (1027 words)

	Food guide pyramid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Released in 1992, the food pyramid suggested how much of each food category one should eat each day.
		The original food guiding pyramid, informally known as the food pyramid, was a nutrition guide created by the USDA.
		The old pyramid allowed individuals to consume the foods within a certain range of servings, but gave no hint on how to interpret that choice.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Food_guide_pyramid (459 words)

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