Introducing young readers to healthy eating and living using the USDA Food Pyramid as a guide, this timely book explains how to use the new chart while encouraging well-rounded perspectives on nutrition and exercise. Full color.

This book gives a first introduction to the food pyramid. Simple comparisons are used to explore this tool, and suggestions for healthy eating are offered.

Warning: Shock and outrage will grip you as you dive into this one-of-a-kind exposé. Shoddy science, sketchy politics, and shady special interests have shaped American Dietary recommendations--and destroyed our nation's health--over recent decades. The phrase "death by food pyramid" isn't shock-value sensationalism, but the tragic consequence of following federal advice and corporate manipulation in pursuit of health. In Death by Food Pyramid, Denise Minger exposes the forces that overrode common sense and solid science to launch a pyramid phenomenon that bled far beyond US borders to taint the eating habits of the entire developed world. Minger explores how generations of flawed pyramids and plates endure as part of the national consciousness, and how the "one size fits all" diet mentality these icons convey pushes us deeper into the throes of obesity and disease. Regardless of whether you're an omnivore or vegan, research junkie or science-phobe, health novice or seasoned dieter, Death by Food Pyramid will reframe your understanding of nutrition science--and inspire you to take your health, and your future, into your own hands.

Presents a guide to the federal government's revised Food Pyramid, discussing how to make the right food choices, incorporate low-fat foods into the diet, maximize bonus calories, and achieve balance between the six food groups.

"Color photos and simple text describe the MyPlate plan for healthy eating"--

In this national bestseller based on Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health research, Dr. Willett explains why the USDA guidelines--the famous food pyramid--are not only wrong but also dangerous.

When snack foods take over the food pyramid and make it collapse, members of the various food groups have to work together using the Great Food Guide to rebuild it.