Which of the following is a negative aspect of the 1992 USDA food pyramid? A) It

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Which of the following is a negative aspect of the 1992 USDA food pyramid? A) It does not give any indication as to how many servings of each food category is most appropriate for the average individual. B) It does not distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fats. C) It indicates that consumption of red wine at most meals helps to decrease cholesterol. D) It depicts proteins as being higher on the food pyramid than are carbohydrates. This means that proteins have more calories per gram than do carbohydrates. E) None of the above.

Explanation / Answer

D) It depicts proteins as being higher on the food pyramid than are carbohydrates.

Reason:- The USDA food pyramid was created in 1992 and divided into six horizontal sections containing depictions of foods from each section's food group. It was updated in 2005 with colorful vertical wedges replacing the horizontal sections and renamed MyPyramid. MyPyramid was often displayed with the food images absent, creating a more abstract design. In an effort to restructure food nutrition guidelines, the USDA rolled out its newMyPlate program in June 2011. My Plate is divided into four slightly different sized quadrants, with fruits and vegetables taking up half the space, and grains and protein making up the other half. The vegetables and grains portions are the largest of the four.

The fats group as a whole have been put at the tip of the pyramid, under the direction to eat as little as possible, which is largely problematic. Under the guide, one would assume to avoid fats and fatty foods, which can lead to health problems. For one, fat is essential in a person's general sustainability.Research suggests that unsaturated fats aid in weight loss, reduce heart disease risk,lower blood sugar, and even lower cholesterol.These fats can be found in olive oil,nuts pesto,seafood (including fish, shrimp, squid, and krill among many more)and avocados.Also, they are very long sustaining, and help keep blood sugar at a steady level. On top of that, these fats help brain function as well.

I believe that the most important advice you can take from any one of the various Food Pyramids is to eat a variety of foods.

No single food gives you all of the nutrients you need and therefore variety is the key.

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