Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Available online: http://www.mypyramid.gov
Nutrition experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created MyPyramid. It is for both children and adults. And it's meant to help people control portion sizes and make the healthiest choices possible within groups.
For a personalized food guide, go to the interactive Web site www.MyPyramid.gov.
MyPyramid symbolizes a personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity. The symbol was designed to remind people to make healthy food choices and to be active. The different parts of the symbol are described below.
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