1992 was the first time the United States Department of Agriculture published the Food Guide Pyramid. The intent was to help Americans make healthy eating choices. The United States, along with many other countries, continually make revisions to their food guidance systems. Considerations are given to cultural preferences, food accessibility, dietary paradigms, and genetic responses to food.

USDA Food Guide Pyramid
A Guide to Daily Food Choices

The Traditional Healthy Asian Diet Pyramid

Eric Schlosser's book, Fast Food Nation has raised our awareness of our eating habits and our choices. For images of other food guide pyramids, visit www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000023.html