myplate vs mypyramid

You can look at all the details on the ChooseMyPlate.gov website but here are summary statement from both:

My Pyramid -

MyPyramid’s Basic Messages – Give consumers MyPyramid’s basic messages about healthy eating and physical activity, which apply to everyone. These can be found on the miniposter and the website. They mirror the messages from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans consumer brochure. For example:
• Eat at least 3 ounces of whole-grain cereals, rice, or pasta every day;
• Go low-fat or fat-free when you choose milk, yogurt, and other milk products and
• Choose food and beverages low in added sugars.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/print-materials-ordering/mypyramid-archive....

My Plate -

The website features practical information and tips to help Americans build healthier diets. It features selected messages to help consumers focus on key behaviors. Selected messages include:
1) Balancing Calories
-- Enjoy your food, but eat less.
2) Avoid oversized portions.
3) Foods to Increase
-- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
-- Make at least half your grains whole grains.
-- Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
4) Foods to Reduce
-- Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals—and choose foods with lower numbers.
5) Drink water instead of sugary drinks
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/print-materials-ordering/getting-started.ht...

/agree with above posts.

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/

http://www.mypyramid.org/plan.php

Hello M K,

The 2010 guidelines for Americans, My Plate, is the first time eating less is mentioned.
Have fun comparing the two guidelines. It is also interesting to check out the past dietary guidelines throughout history.
Take care.

Hello, the previous posts have already described the differences well. MyPlate was developed to address the shortcomings of the pyramid approach which allowed for overeating while following the guidelines.

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com