Food Pyramid Needs A Makeover. July 13, 2004 / 5:45 AM EDT / CBS/AP Most Americans are familiar with the federal Food Guide Pyramid - but a lot of people don't understand how to use it.

The food pyramid was designed to offer an easy-to-understand look at healthy eating, ... but we're going with an even 50% for ease of illustration.) The USDA's daily recommended intake (DRI) ...

The six food groups are presented in color-coded vertical slices on the pyramid illustration, which carries a "hidden message," according to Lois Illick, Colorado State University Extension agent ...

I mean, if the food pyramid said eleven servings of cereal a day was healthy, then it must be, ... in '92, this simple illustration was supposed to convey the elements of a healthy American diet.

If you grew up in the '90s, you remember the Food Pyramid. It's now outdated, but why hasn't the USDA provided better health ...

The traditional food guide pyramid, adorned with bread and cereal packages, was phased out in 2005 after decades of prominence. Newer pyramids feature vertical lines and variable designs based on age.

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While about 80 percent of people know about the current pyramid, less than 5 percent follow its suggestions, Hentges said. Hentges said the government would use its nutrition agencies, such as the ...