<P> The USDA food pyramid was created in 1992 and divided into six horizontal sections containing depictions of foods from each section's food group . It was updated in 2005 with colorful vertical wedges replacing the horizontal sections and renamed MyPyramid . MyPyramid was often displayed with the food images absent, creating a more abstract design . In an effort to restructure food nutrition guidelines, the USDA rolled out its new MyPlate program in June 2011 . My Plate is divided into four slightly different sized quadrants, with fruits and vegetables taking up half the space, and grains and protein making up the other half . The vegetables and grains portions are the largest of the four . </P> <P> A modified food pyramid was proposed in 1999 for adults aged over 70 . </P> <P> A vegetable is a part of a plant consumed by humans that is generally savory but is not sweet . A vegetable is not considered a grain, fruit, nut, spice, or herb . For example, the stem, root, flower, etc., may be eaten as vegetables . Vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals; however, different vegetables contain different spreads, so it is important to eat a wide variety of types . For example, green vegetables typically contain vitamin A, dark orange and dark green vegetables contain vitamin C, and vegetables like broccoli and related plants contain iron and calcium . Vegetables are very low in fats and calories, but ingredients added in preparation can often add these . </P> <P> These foods provide complex carbohydrates, which are an important source of energy, especially for a low - fat meal plan . Examples include corn, wheat, and rice . </P>

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