X-Nico

3 unusual facts about Food guide pyramid


Food guide pyramid

Many nutritional experts, like Harvard nutritionist Dr. Walter Willett, believe the 1992 pyramid does not reflect the latest research on dietetics.

Food pyramid

Food guide pyramid, a core concept in nutritional guides around the world.

United States House Agriculture Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition

The subcommittee is responsible for oversight, review, analysis, and special investigations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture along with nutrition and consumer programs such as the federal food stamp program, which provides assistance to needy families and the Food Pyramid.


Triangle and Robert

The Grain Sentry (an equilateral triangle, partly shaded) – The grain sentry, formerly the Food Pyramid, was on the run from the law when he was introduced, having been framed by the International Culinary Institute in an attempt to preserve the doctrine of the food groups.


see also

Food pyramid

MyPyramid, the USDA's 2005 version of the food guide pyramid.