HEALTH PROFESSIONALS in Ireland have been using the “food pyramid” as the basis for healthy eating advice for nearly 20 years. The pyramid is a visual aid which converts scientific knowledge into ...

Butter has all but disappeared from the food pyramid, which has been revised and reissued by the Department of Health, after more than 20 years in use in Ireland as a visual representation as part of ...

Every five years, the United States Drug Administration (USDA) collaborates with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 1992, these ...

Are you working hard to lose weight and get healthy – but not seeing results? Well, listen up: It’s not your fault. The problem could be the old advice you’re still following. For years, the food ...

Ah the food pyramid my old friend. Last time I saw you we were trapped in a Year Nine health class. If I remember correctly you were a pretty boring page of the textbook sandwiched in next to a ...

Do you have a healthy, balanced diet? The food pyramid can be a good way to help you plan your meals. Sweden created the first food pyramid in the 1970s. This diagram shows what types of foods you ...

The foods we eat influence our health, meaning we need to eat a balanced diet to meet nutritional needs. Healthy eating guidelines outline the types and amounts of foods to consume for a healthy, ...

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week revealed a new "food pyramid" guidance system that packages dietary recommendations with an emphasis on exercise that can be tailored to ...