Compare and contrast the old Food Pyramid and the latest Food Pyramid. What’s distinct? What has stayed the similar? Do you notice any changes that might have come from ‘modern-day’ diets or eating habits?
www.mypyramid.gov - Assess the new food pyramid. Online resources to learn more regarding the old and new Food Pyramids
For Discussion:
Describe the differences you have noticed among the old and new Food Pyramid. Give your view if you believe the new Food Pyramid will be successful in modifying the eating habits of Americans or not. Be sure to comprise what you like and do not like regarding the new pyramid.
Visit this link: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/pyramid/ and review what Harvard did to take matters into their own hands. What do you think? Better or Worse?
Did you determine anything regarding the controversy of lobbyists wanting to affect how the pyramid is organized? Tell us regarding anything you found.