What are the advantages and limitations of the "MyPyramid" food guide?
Advantages:
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Based on scientific evidence about nutrition and health
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Attempt to address emerging public health problems
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Online tools available to help develop custom eating plans and menu plans based on one's calorie needs
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Online diet analysis tool available to help evaluate one's diet
Limitations:
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Not accessible without computer/Internet connection
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No specific recommendations for certain groups (infants, vegans, people with certain medical conditions, etc.)
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Ethnic foods and mixed foods may be difficult to fit into eating/menu plans
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Requires careful measurement/knowledge of portion sizes
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