Step Up To The Plate

The Food Pyramid is dead.  Long live the food Plate.

The Pyramid, when introduced almost 20 years ago, was supposed to be a big advance.  Now, nutritionists claim it's confusing, suggests too many servings (especially since the people's idea of a serving is different from the government's), and supports too many grains, not to mention meats and dairy.

Meanwhile, the Plate is pretty direct.  Fruits and vegetables play a large role, while grains and proteins (whatever they are--a problem for the future?) are put in their place, and dairy, which I suppose we don't even need that much, is off to the side.  Note also there's a fork but no knife (for cutting meat?) and no spoon (for eating ice cream?).

Will it make a positive difference in the American diet.  Call me back in 20 years.