The Government’s bad diet advice. Turning the food pyramid upside down

Healthy eating and proper nutrition are essential to making good food choices. Today, there are many different diets you can choose from, but which is best for YOU? Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a food pyramid with more specific advice on portion size and calories to help people gain better guidance for healthy eating.

• Orange represents grains. The USDA recommends eating 5-8 ounces of grain per day.
• Green represents vegetables. The USDA’s dietary guidelines recommend 2½ cups of vegetables per day for people eating 2,000 calories a day, with higher or lower amounts depending on the calorie level.
• Red represents fruits. …read more