If you’re not aware of it the notorious “food pyramid” has been replaced by MyPlate.
I dutifully entered my age, weight, height, and activity level and I was presented with my target calorie consumption (for either losing weight or weight maintenance) and the proportions of each food group (fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, dairy) I should consume.
The weight maintenance plan they presented to me is just about twice my daily calorie consumption and my weight has been rock steady for quite a while. I believe my weight would soar were I to eat as MyPlate proposes.
No wonder Americans are obese.
