Download or read book The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids written by Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-01-03 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's new about the new food pyramids? The release of the USDA's new food pyramids has given rise to thousands of questions. What's "new" about it? How does it work? What nutritional information is relevant? Add to the questions and controversies the fact that the only source for information on the pyramids is the USDA website, which is difficult to use and unavailable to the millions of Americans without computer access. This authoritative, easy-to-follow guide is the first to explain the new findings clearly, including each of the pyramids and how to choose one that best suits particular health needs.