U.S. Unveils ‘MyPlate’ Design To Replace Food Pyramid
Last week, first lady Michelle Obama and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the new "MyPlate" design -- which will replace the well-known food pyramid -- to guide U.S. residents' eating habits. USDA also has launched a website that elaborates on nutritional guidance related to the new design.
- "Nutrition Plate Unveiled, Replacing Food Pyramid" (Neuman, New York Times, 6/2).
- "Food Pyramid is Out, MyPlate is in" (Finz, San Francisco Chronicle, 6/3).
- "At USDA, a Plate Usurps the Food Pyramid" (Vastag, Washington Post, 6/2).