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Old vs New Food Pyramid

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A NEW FOOD PYRAMID?
See why below!
     
   Old Food Pyramid            New Food Pyramid
Key Differences to note:
• The guidelines suggest that it is fine to consume half of our grains as refined starch, because refined starches behave like sugar. They add empty calories, have adverse metabolic effects, and increase the risks of diabetes and heart disease.  Instead this stresses the benefits of whole grains.
• The recommendation on dietary fats makes a clear break from the past, when all fats were considered bad. The guidelines now emphasize the low intake of trans and saturated fats. There is no longer an artificially low cap on fat intake. The latest advice recommends getting between 20% and 35% of calories from fats and recognizes the potential health benefits of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
• Finally, they continue to stress the importance of physical activity.  Latest research shows that 30 minutes (not necessarily continuous) of physical activity (elevated heart rate) a day is required to prevent weight gain.  This could be as simple as climbing stairs to classes or rooms (http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/pyramids.htm).
BTYB:  Biochemistry 127: Nutrition thanks to ES