Spanish-language food pyramid released

“Alarmed by the high rate of obesity among Hispanics, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its first Spanish translation Wednesday of the food pyramid, the government’s handy guide to good nutrition.

“MiPiramide: Pasos Hacia Una Mejor Salud” is the counterpart to the USDA’s “MyPyramid: Steps to a Healthier You.” Among other things, “grains” have become “granos,” and “meat and beans” are “carnes y frijoles” on the diagram of the major food groups….”

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