Pattern for Daily Food Choices - Dietary Guide, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Title
Pattern for Daily Food Choices - Dietary Guide, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Description
This colorful food wheel was issued by the American Red Cross and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It illustrates the recommended servings for each food group, making note that alcohol, sweets, and fat should be consumed in moderation.
By the early 1980s, it was clear that the public needed consistent nutritional guidance. To meet this need, the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services created seven principles of health, intended for Americans ages 2 and up. The guidelines addressed adequate nutrient intake, but also stressed moderation of things like fat and sodium.
With its release, the USDA started to work on a new food guide that would help consumers implement these principles. In addition to emphasizing nutrient objectives, it also introduced numbers of servings for each of the food groups.
In partnership with the American Red Cross, the USDA first presented this guide to the public in a food wheel graphic.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been revised every five years since 1980.
By the early 1980s, it was clear that the public needed consistent nutritional guidance. To meet this need, the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services created seven principles of health, intended for Americans ages 2 and up. The guidelines addressed adequate nutrient intake, but also stressed moderation of things like fat and sodium.
With its release, the USDA started to work on a new food guide that would help consumers implement these principles. In addition to emphasizing nutrient objectives, it also introduced numbers of servings for each of the food groups.
In partnership with the American Red Cross, the USDA first presented this guide to the public in a food wheel graphic.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been revised every five years since 1980.
Creator
American Red Cross, USDA
Date
1984
Source
https://choosemyplate-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/myplate/food%20wheel.fw_.png
Relation
For Further Exploration Please Visit http://1.usa.gov/SuSSdQ
Link: National Agricultural Library http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/history/pat.htm
Link: National Agricultural Library http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/history/pat.htm
Rights
Source: Frazao, E. (n.d.). America's Eating Habits: Changes and Consequences. USDA ERS . Retrieved October 4, 2012, from http://1.usa.gov/SuSSdQ.
Publisher
USDA
Contributor
USDA
Format
Medium: Poster.
Language
English
Type
Guide
Identifier
Dietary Guide, Eating, Red Cross, USDA
Coverage
United States
Files
Collection
Reference
American Red Cross, USDA, Pattern for Daily Food Choices - Dietary Guide, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, 1984
Cite As
American Red Cross, USDA, “Pattern for Daily Food Choices - Dietary Guide, U.S. Department of Agriculture,” Virtual Museum of Public Service, accessed March 28, 2024, https://vmps.omeka.net/items/show/168.