Agencies unveil food guide pyramid. (US Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services)

From: FDA Consumer | Date: July 1, 1992 | Copyright information

The Food Guide Pyramid, a new nutrition guidance symbol developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was announced by USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services last April 28.

The new graphic "offers our best advice on nutrition," said Secretary of Agriculture Edward R. Madigan. "At a glance, the pyramid will help Americans understand more about the foods they need, from what groups and in what amounts. For example, the pyramid clearly shows that fats, oils and sweets should be eaten sparingly."

Thepyramid conveys the three essential elements of a healthy ...

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