LOS ANGELES — Farewell, food pyramid. Government officials are getting ready to dish out nutritional advice on a more appetizing platter.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to unveil a replacement to its much-maligned food pyramid this morning, scrapping the rainbow-striped triangle with a staircase edge in favor of a simple circle designed to evoke a dinner plate.
Half of the circle will be filled with fruits and vegetables; another section will feature rice, cereal and other grains; and the rest will contain proteins such as chicken and nuts, according to people who have seen the icon. Off to the side, a smaller circle will represent dairy. Think of it as a glass of milk, a cup of yogurt or — while it’s a bit of a stretch — perhaps even a latte.
