USDA pyramid revamped with MyPlate

摘要

The USDA has unveiled a new image to replace the iconic food pyramid, a plate. Dairy will not be on the place, but off to the side. According to one dairy industry spokesperson, the new image in no way diminishes the importance of dairy in a healthy diet. "We think the new graphic really draws attention to dairy," says Ann Marie Krautheim, registered dietitian and senior vice president of nutrition affairs for the National Dairy Council. "It does not get lost with the other food groups," she adds. "The location on the graphic really draws the eye, and dairy does stand out as an essential part of a healthy eating plan."