A food guide pyramid is a pyramid shaped guide of healthy foods divided into
sections to show the recommended intake for each food group. The first food
pyramid was published in Sweden in 1974.[1][2][3] The most widely known food
pyramid was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture in the
year 1992, was updated in 2005, and then replaced in 2011.[4] Over 25 other
countries and organizations have also published food pyramids.[5]
sections to show the recommended intake for each food group. The first food
pyramid was published in Sweden in 1974.[1][2][3] The most widely known food
pyramid was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture in the
year 1992, was updated in 2005, and then replaced in 2011.[4] Over 25 other
countries and organizations have also published food pyramids.[5]