MyPlate? Few Americans know or heed US nutrition guide
A new study finds that few Americans have heard of MyPlate, the government diet guide that replaced the long-standing food pyramid
By JONEL ALECCIA
Published - Nov 29, 2022, 09:38 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2023, 10:18 AM EDT
Here’s a quick quiz: What replaced the food pyramid, the government guide to healthy eating that stood for nearly 20 years?
If you’re stumped, you’re not alone.
More than a decade after Agriculture Department officials ditched the pyramid, few Americans have heard of MyPlate, a dinner plate-shaped logo that emphasizes fruits and vegetables.
Only about 25% of adults were aware of MyPlate – and less than 10% had attempted to use the guidance, according to a study released Tuesday by the National Center for Health Statistics. Those figures for 2017-2020 showed only slight improvement from a similar survey done a few years earlier.
