Federal officials are replacing the food pyramid with a full plate — and while experts say that the new approach is an imperfect solution, it's a vast improvement on the much-maligned My Pyramid.

While no one is blaming the food pyramid for the rise in obesity rates, it has taken some criticism over the years. The pyramid, unveiled in 1992, showed a hierarchy of foods.

Forget about the food pyramid, the government's standard for healthful eating for two decades. The Obama administration replaced it Thursday with a new icon, - a plate containing half fruits and ...

"My Plate" — a simple circle divided into quadrants that contain fruits, vegetables, protein and grains — will replace USDA's food pyramid, which has been around in various forms since 1992 ...

in favor of an easier to understand model in the shape of a dinner plate. " is divided into four sections -- fruits, vegetables, grains and protein. Off to the side, a smaller circle represents ...

WASHINGTON — There’s a new U.S. symbol for healthful eating: The Agriculture Department unveiled “My Plate” on Thursday, abandoning the food pyramid that had guided many Americans but ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a breakdown of healthy food options. (Courtesy of USDA) I am not a dietician, but you do not need to be one to know how to feed yourself and your family.

Federal officials are replacing the food pyramid with a full plate — and while experts say that the new approach is an imperfect solution, it’s a vast improvement on the much-maligned My ...

Instead, my own Food Pyramid has a distinct shape – and flavor – all its own. For starters, it's more of a Food Rhombus. Here's what it looks like. (Explanations, from top to bottom, are below.) ...

Like many Americans, Suzi Young struggles with her weight. Unlike many Americans, however, the 32-year-old school teacher is trying to get back on track by using a health tool that’s often sh… ...

The new food icon replaced the food pyramid icon. Susan Walsh/AP A sample plate of the new food icon My Plat, is unveiled at the Agriculture Department in Washington, Thursday, June 2, 2011.