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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 Noralyn Mills, a Baltimore dietitian and another American Dietetic Association spokeswoman, called the new guidelines more realistic than the old ones. And, they're more user-friendly, she added, which was the goal of making the changes from the old pyramid.
One important change, although it sounds small, is to list measurements in cups, instead of servings. "People have an idea what a cup is, they can visualize a cup," Mills said, adding, "I think there is a lot more usage of the pyramid than before."
The new pyramid guidelines are meant to incorporate the latest in nutritional science, according to the USDA.
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"It's a little more motivational for people," said Moore. Besides alerting people that their diet should include specific amounts of grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, meats and beans, each personalized pyramid tells them how many "discretionary calories" they can eat per day for fats and sugars and oils.
"You are able to meet all your nutritional needs without the guesswork," said Moore, although she advises those with diabetes and other health conditions to seek the help of a registered dietitian to help them personalize their menus even more.
More information
Visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more on MyPyramid.
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