Food Pyramid To Be Replaced June 2
By: Becky Bracken
Published: May 26, 2011

The old school food pyramid we all learned in elementary school is going the way of Tab and Lawn Darts. On June 2, the USDA will launch a new icon and campaign that will replace the food pyramid, WebMD is reporting. 

The new icon will more closely reflect new dietary guidelines released last January, officials said. The new guidelines offer common-sense advice including watching salt intake and portion size. 

Enjoy your food, but eat less.
Avoid oversized portions.
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals – and choose the foods with lower numbers.
Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

Comments:
Andie Mitchell
May 26, 2011

I really don't like the new pyramid. Not that I thought the old one was great, but this, too, just seems imbalanced somehow. I wish that the USDA were more specific in their nutrition advice.
Joan Soria

Hmmmm......I learned about the Basic 4 Food Groups in Elementary School.  I taught the "NEW" MyPyramid after graduating from College!