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The UDSA Food Guide Pyramid

Program Type: Resources - Information or materials that might help develop a program/project in a community but can not be defined as a Best Practice, Promising Practice, or Local Effort.

Description:
The US Department of Agriculture published The Food Guide Pyramid in 1992. Instead of the old Basic Four Food Groups the pyramid ranks five major food categories, emphasizes eating more bread and cereals, fruits and vegetables. The following outlines examples of today's food and traditional Northwest Indian foods.

Age Group(s):
Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults

Site Type(s):
Community

Health Indicator(s):
Nutrition

Service Area:
Nationwide

Keyword(s):
Dietary guidelines

URL: http://www.aaip.com/

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Site or Location Name: Native American Food Guide
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