The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding ...

The USDA first published guidance in 1980, then a food pyramid in 1992 and a 2011 "MyPlate" version. Here's how they stack up ...

The new nutrition recommendations prioritize protein and healthy fats, sharply reducing the role of grains and signaling a ...

Sweeping changes prioritize protein and fats over processed carbs, challenging decades of dietary dogma and setting the stage ...

It began with a color-coded circle made up of the “Basic 7” food groups, urging Americans to eat from each one every day.

When it comes to nutrition, it's not always easy to know whether you're getting everything your body needs. That's where a ...

Better health begins on your plate—not in your medicine cabinet. The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines real food ...

Some of the information in the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans conflicts with expert consensus. Here’s what they say you should do.

WASHINGTON - There's a new U.S. symbol for healthful eating: The Agriculture Department unveiled "My Plate" on Thursday, abandoning the food pyramid that had guided many Americans but merely confused ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Beanie Babies, Nintendo, the rise of the internet: the 1990s were an exciting, and relatively innocent time to grow up. But the one thing we relied on to stay healthy, and active ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The government is looking at replacing the Food Guide Pyramid it uses to guide Americans' eating habits, hoping to find something that will motivate people better to turn to ...