June 2, 2011— -- The food pyramid that represented a healthy diet for almost 20 years now gives way to a food plate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today.

The pyramid, unveiled in 1992, showed a hierarchy of foods. Those that were supposed to be consumed in the largest quantities -- grains and fruits and vegetables -- made up the widest strips ...

If you grew up in the '90s, you remember the Food Pyramid. It's now outdated, but why hasn't the USDA provided better health ...

The nearly 20-year-old food pyramid will soon give way to a new symbol. Speculation is it will be a dinner plate with sections representing the most important food groups.

After four years of work and $2.4 million in spending, the U.S. government ripped the lid of secrecy Tuesday off its new symbol for healthy eating. Replacing the beloved but ignored food pyramid ...

The food pyramid, which made its debut in 1992, offers a visual distillation of the best consensus on nutrition advice for the general public. Sure, there have been controversies over the years.

Let the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid be your guide to making smart eating choices. It's pretty simple to use. The goal is to choose most of your food from the groups at the base of the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a breakdown of healthy food options. (Courtesy of USDA) I am not a dietician, but you do not need to be one to know how to feed yourself and your family.

In 2011, the U.S. food pyramid received its first-ever makeover since its creation in 1992. The triangular diagram, which was originally built on a foundation of bread, crackers and cereal, was ...

Agriculture Secretary Edward Madigan unveiled his department`s ”food guide pyramid” Tuesday, a year and $855,000 after objections from meat and dairy interests caused him to interrupt t… ...