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    The Food Pyramid outlines general guidelines for daily food intake based on food groups, while the Food Exchange List uses standardized portion sizes measured in grams of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to allow for meal planning and calorie counting. The Food Pyramid was introduced in 1992 by the USDA as a visual guide, whereas the Food Exchange List was developed in 1950 by dietetic organizations to address meal planning issues through assigning foods to categories based on their nutritional content.

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    The Food Pyramid outlines general guidelines for daily food intake based on food groups, while the Food Exchange List uses standardized portion sizes measured in grams of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to allow for meal planning and calorie counting. The Food Pyramid was introduced in 1992 by the USDA as a visual guide, whereas the Food Exchange List was developed in 1950 by dietetic organizations to address meal planning issues through assigning foods to categories based on their nutritional content.

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    Difference between Food Pyramid and Food Exchange List

    Food Pyramid
    A food pyramid or diet pyramid is a triangular diagram representing the optimal number of
    servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups. The first pyramid was
    published in Sweden in 1992. The 1992 pyramid introduced by the United States Department
    of Agriculture (USDA) was called the "Food Guide Pyramid".

    The Pyramid illustrates the research-based food guidance system developed by USDA and
    supported by Department of Health and Human Services. The Pyramid is an outline of what to
    eat each day. It’s not a rigid prescription, but a general guide that lets you choose a healthful
    diet that’s right for you.

    The Pyramid calls for eating a variety of foods to get the nutrients you need and at the same
    time the right amount of calories to maintain or improve your weight.

    MyPyramid assigns Individuals to a calorie level based on their sex, age, and activity level.

    Food Exchange List

    The word exchange refers to the food items on each list which may be substituted with any
    other food item on the same list.

    One exchange is approximately equal to another in carbohydrate, calories, protein and fat
    within each food list.

    The last published version of the Exchange Lists for Meal Planning was published by the
    American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association in January 2013. These
    food exchange lists can be used to assess serving sizes for each food group.
    In 1950, the US Food Exchange list was developed by the American Dietetic Association, the
    American Diabetes Association and the US Public Health Service to target meal planning
    problems.

    Food Pyramid Food Exchange List


    Portion size based on
    Not based on grams Grams of proteins, carbohydrates and fat
    Total number of calories
    Tells about
    Serving size of food groups Serving size of each food item
    Classified into
    Cereals, vegetables, fruits, meat & legumes, Carbohydrate, protein and fats
    dairy products and fats & sugar
    Functional differences
    Provide RDA recommendations Calculate calories
    Basic Food Guide For Meal Planning

    Structural Differences between Food Pyramid and Food Exchange List

    Food Food Pyramid Food Exchange List


    Fat Requires in minute quantity Separated Group
    Nuts Meat Fats
    Beans Meat Meat and Starch
    Cheese Dairy Meat
    Corn, green peas & Vegetables Starch
    potatoes
    Olives & avocadoes Vegetables Fats
    Bacon Meat Fats
    Figure 1 Food Pyramid

    Figure 2Food Exchange List

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