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MyPyramid, released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 19, 2005, was an update on the earlier American food guide pyramid. It was used until June 2, 2011, when the USDA's MyPlate replaced it.〔 〕 The icon stresses activity and moderation along with a proper mix of food groups in one's diet. As part of the MyPyramid food guidance system, consumers were asked to visit the MyPyramid website for personalized nutrition information. Significant changes from the previous food pyramid include: * Inclusion of a new symbol—a person on the stairs—representing physical activity. * Measuring quantities in cups and ounces instead of servings. MyPyramid was designed to educate consumers about a lifestyle consistent with the January 2005 ''Dietary Guidelines for Americans'', an 80-page document. The guidelines, produced jointly by the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), represented the official position of the U.S. government and served as the foundation of Federal nutrition policy. ==Overview== MyPyramid contained eight divisions. From left to right on the pyramid are a person and six food groups: *Physical activity, represented by a person climbing steps on the pyramid, to illustrate moderate physical activity every day, in addition to usual activity.〔 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2005 〕 The ''key recommendations'' for 2005 (other specific recommendations are provided for children and adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women, for older adults and for weight maintenance) are:〔 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2005. p. 20 〕 * * Engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary activities to promote health, psychological well-being, and a healthy body weight. (At least 30 minutes on most, and if possible, every day for adults and at least 60 minutes each day for children and teenagers,〔U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2005. 〕 and for most people increasing to more vigorous-intensity or a longer duration will bring greater benefits.)〔 * * Achieve physical fitness by including cardiovascular conditioning, stretching exercises for flexibility, and resistance exercises or calisthenics for muscle strength and endurance.〔 *Grains, recommending that at least half of grains consumed be as whole grains (27%) *Vegetables, emphasizing dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, and dry beans and peas (23%) *Fruits, emphasizing variety and deemphasizing fruit juices (15%) *Oils, recommending fish, nut, and vegetables sources (2%) *Milk, a category that includes fluid milk and many other milk-based products (23%) *Meat and beans, emphasizing low-fat and lean meats such as fish as well as more beans, peas, nuts, and seeds (10%) There is one other category: *Discretionary calories, represented by the narrow tip of each colored band, including items such as candy, alcohol, or additional food from any other group. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「MyPyramid」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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