Statement by President of American Dietetic Association On Release of New 'Mypyramid' Food Guidance System Graphic Symbol by Usda

U.S. Newswire › April 19, 2005

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CHICAGO, April 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statement by Susan H. Laramee, registered dietitian and president of the American Dietetic Association, on the release of the new "MyPyramid" Food Guidance System graphic symbol by the U.S. Department of Agriculture:

"The ultimate value and success of the new 'MyPyramid' Food Guidance System graphic will be measured by whether it can serve as an effective tool to help people eat according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Time will tell if MyPyramid will convey to consumers the vital nutritional messages of balance, variety, moderation and adequacy. If MyPyramid can assist people in effectively adopting the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, it will be a great success.

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Statement by President of American Dietetic Association On Release of New 'Mypyramid' Food Guidance System Graphic Symbol by Usda

"As the American Dietetic Association recommended to the USDA last year, the iconic and widely known shape of the Food Guide Pyrami...

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