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USDA Replaces the Food Pyramid


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June 3rd, 2011, 07:44 AM
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On Thursday, the Surgeon General, Secretary of Agriculture, and First Lady Michelle Obama revealed the USDA’s new nutrition guide, “My Plate”.  The new visual food diagram replaces the almost 20 year old Food Pyramid, according to the Associated Press. 
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June 3rd, 2011, 07:44 AM
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I like this better. I think it's so much simpler and makes more sense. The only thing I don't like is that sugars and fats aren't included but I understand why they left it out. If people eat more fruits and veggies they may naturally end up eating less fats and sugars.
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