Most people
are familiar with the conventional food pyramid, which categorizes foods based
on the amounts we should be eating daily. It also provides specific examples of
the foods along with the recommended total servings. Until recently, that was
America’s guide to choosing a healthy diet. Last year the USDA unveiled their
newest invention for achieving this goal. It was introduced as “My Plate” and
illustrates what types of foods your dish should adorn. The difference between the two models is
vastly significant…
As you can
see, the original example provides a much clearer depiction of the USDAs
standards. My Plate is essentially a simplified remix of the food pyramid. It
took the basics of nutrition and turned it into something that resembles
real-life settings. However, the arrangement of the final product seems to be a
bit more confusing. Rather than providing specific food choices and serving
amounts, it offers the category of food and it’s size in relation to those
around it. This vagueness leaves it up to the viewer’s interpretation, which
can often me misjudged. Plain and colorful aesthetics apply to the delivery of
the model. Its style is so simplistic that My Plate almost seems to be directed
toward adolescences. As for innovativeness, it is not as effective as the
original creation, but it still relays the USDAs message. Although My Plate is
already a revised version of the food pyramid, in order to communicate more
effectively, the USDA may want to consider altering their model once more.
Sources:
"Choose a Food Group." Food Groups. USDA, 2013. Web. 26 Mar. 2014.
Food Pyramid. Digital image.Http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/07/16/63/1895631/7/628x471.jpg. USDA, 2005. Web. 27 Mar. 2014.
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