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Food Pyramids: MyPlate

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Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America

By Andrew F. Smith

Published 2004

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Based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, the USDA replaced the Food Pyramid with MyPlate in June 2011. It consists of two plates. The large plate has four sections reflecting general recommendations to consume 30 percent grains and vegetables, and 20 percent fruit and protein. A second small plate is for dairy products, such as low-fat milk.

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