What does FGP stand for?

In Australia, they have a food guide pyramid that resembles ours, but also has some differences.

The USDA''s Food Guide Pyramid is a good guideline for pregnant women; it ensures you consume the following minimum number of servings in each food group (about 2,500 calories): Eating a variety of foods from all of the food groups is the best way to ensure you are getting the calories and nutrients you need.

This straightforward extrapolation using ERS Food Guide Pyramid Servings data holds U.

The new "My Pyramid" replaces the familiar horizontal configuration of the 1992 Food Guide Pyramid with six vertical color bands that represent the five food groups and oils, and adds a staircase to symbolize the importance of physical activity.

Following on the heels of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) release of the new dietary guidelines in January, a new icon meant to replace the old Food Guide Pyramid (issued in 1992) was released in April to simplify the recommendations.

The new design replaces the Food Guide Pyramid introduced in 1992.

The workshops will: * Empower parents with the tools to help children reach their potential; * Promote to parents the importance of physical activity and how it can help their child grow stronger both physically and mentally; * Identify a variety of simple and fun "kid activities" that they can use with their child; * Use the Food Guide Pyramid with parents and share how to prepare food for their children in fun, safe and nutritious ways; * Exploring methods of developing healthy eating habits for their children.

Byline: Ira Dreyfuss; The Associated Press WASHINGTON The government's Food Guide Pyramid cannot cover everyone, so federal dietary planners want people to build their own version.