The Harvard Food Pyramid has been criticized for its lack of detail. The pyramid is designed to be as clean and clear as possible, according to CNN's John Sutter. It includes a tennis ball at the bottom but also more intense guidance on how much water you're supposed to drink every day.
In the 1990s, the Food Pyramid was one of the most recognizable symbols in nutrition education. But where did it come from? Why was it created by the agriculture department? And why did it tell us to eat a whole loaf of bread every day?
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