Cereal box readers likely recognize the Food Guide Pyramid, a graphic designed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as an easy-to-follow guide to healthy eating. The pyramid's designers thought ...

The traditional food guide pyramid, adorned with bread and cereal packages, was phased out in 2005 after decades of prominence. Newer pyramids feature vertical lines and variable designs based on age.

Let the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid be your guide to making smart eating choices. It's pretty simple to use. The goal ...