But such quibbling is small potatoes compared to the fuss that ensued when the food pyramid--after a decade of labor--blipped onto the radar screen of the meat and milk industry in 1991.

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 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.

The federal government unveiled its new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices on June 2, 2011.

The top tier of the food pyramid, once reserved for indulgences like fats and sweets, ... Much can be said about the small plate. So satisfying in its utter lack of pretense: ...

The 2016 Australian food pyramid places plant-based foods at its base. (Photo: Nutrition Australia) Australia's foundation layers contain all plant-based foods: fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains.

The food group with the largest recommended serving size, located at the base of the pyramid, was grains and starchy carbohydrates, which included cereals like these 2024 favorites, as well as ...

Arriving in the midst of an obesity epidemic, a new at-a-glance government guide to healthful eating is meant to remind consumers to limit heavy foods and beef up on the greens.

Like many Americans, Suzi Young struggles with her weight. Unlike many Americans, however, the 32-year-old school teacher is trying to get back on track by using a health tool that’s often sh… ...

Get your veggies, fruits, bread, meat, and butter (yes, butter) sit back and enjoy this video on the History of the Food Pyramid. Ranker (Video) How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid.