Correct option is B
The
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced the
Food Guide Pyramid in
1992. It was developed as a visual tool to promote healthy eating by showing the proportions of different food groups that should be consumed daily for a balanced diet. The pyramid emphasized a diet rich in grains, fruits, and vegetables, with fats and sweets limited to the top in smaller amounts.
Information Booster: The
USDA Food Pyramid was widely used as a nutritional guide until it was replaced in 2011 by the
MyPlate model, which provides a more modern approach to promoting a balanced diet. The pyramid was designed to help people make healthy choices and understand the importance of various food groups in their daily meals.
Additional Knowledge:
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National Institute of Nutrition (NIN): NIN focuses on nutritional research and education in India, but it did not create the Food Guide Pyramid.
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Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (AMS): AMS deals with marketing agricultural products, not developing food guides.
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Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (ARS): ARS conducts agricultural research, but it was the USDA that introduced the Food Guide Pyramid.