Why did the food guide change?
When compared to the old food pyramid guide, the new one is more detailed in terms of servings and age. The old food guide provides us a good idea the ingredients of a well-balanced diet, but it failed to mention the portions suitable for each one according to age. The old one only provided a general approach whereas the new one provides a more accurate idea about the servings according to the person’s lifestyle, age, exercise and goal – to lose or to gain weight. It is difficult to follow the old food guide for most of the people because there is no clear picture regarding the servings. Most of the people can follow the new guide easily. The food groups in the new food pyramid are represented by six different colors and the servings are also mentioned clearly.
