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118 Years of USDA Food and Nutrition Guides Explained in New Poster Set by Learning ZoneXpress

FDA and USDA Nutrition Labelling Guide

Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

The poster shows the evolution of 118 years of food guidance by the USDA from a simple chart detailing different food groups to today’s successful MyPlate, with stops at food wheels, food flow charts, and food pyramids along the way.

CEO Melanie Nelson believes educating individuals on the history of the food guides gives us a reflection of health and nutrition challenges for Americans over the past 100+ years.

The poster chronicles USDA guide changes in nutrition messages for Americans. Early food guides featured groups for nutrients and serving size, and portions were never discussed.

As time passed, these guides began to address health challenges like fats, sweets, and alcohol. In 1992, the recommended number of servings was added and physical activity became part of MyPyramid in 2005.

Nelson adds that the poster was developed as a result of Learning ZoneXpress’ role as a National Strategic Partner with the USDA. Since becoming a National Strategic Partner in June 2011, Learning ZoneXpress has developed over 50 MyPlate and Great Plate products that have been sold nationwide. New products will continue to release with the seven themes of MyPlate. The current theme is: “Enjoy your food, but eat less.”

Learning ZoneXpress, based in Owatonna, Minn., is a leading source of “edu-taining” and award-winning teaching tools. Its mission is to help improve the health and vitality of children by providing relevant, creative and affordable learning tools about life skills, healthy behaviors and nutrition. Learning ZoneXpress offers a wide variety of affordable education DVDs, posters, games, lesson plans, and PowerPoint presentations.

For more information about Learning ZoneXpress products, visit http://www.learningzonexpress.com or call Toni Gnasdoskey at 888-455-7003.

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