The food pyramid - food label connection. (includes related diet guidelines and chart) From: FDA Consumer | Date: June 1, 1993| Author: Saltos, Etta | COPYRIGHT 1993 U.S. Government Printing Office. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

What foods fit in a healthy diet? How can you compare the nutritional values of food? Can the new food label help you answer these questions?

It can, if you use the label information to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. (See accompanying article.)

Food Pyramid

The Food Guide Pyramid can help you put the Dietary Guidelines into action. The pyramid illustrates the research-based food guidance developed by the U.S. Department of Agri...

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