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20 sie 2007 · In 1999 we developed the Modified Food Guide Pyramid for 70+ y. Adults to reflect and emphasize the unique nutrient needs of the older U.S. population ( 13 ). The prototype of the pyramid figure was drawn in black and white.
A vibrant, colorful new version of the Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults features graphics consistent with the general MyPyramid model, yet highlights the unique dietary needs for adults aged 70 and older.
In 1999 we proposed a Modified Food Guide Pyramid for adults aged 70+ y. It has been extensively used in a variety of settings and formats to highlight the unique dietary challenges of older adults. We now propose a Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults in a format consistent with the MyPyramid graphi ….
Modified Food Guide Pyramid for people over seventy years of age. J Nutr. 1999 Mar;129 (3):751-3. doi: 10.1093/jn/129.3.751. Authors. R M Russell 1 , H Rasmussen, A H Lichtenstein. Affiliation. 1 USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA. PMID: 10082784. DOI: 10.1093/jn/129.3.751. No abstract available.
26 gru 2001 · Utilizing the same framework used in the development of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, we analyzed the nutrient adequacy of three dietary patterns by number of food group servings, lowest (∼1600 kcal or 6700 kJ), midrange (∼2000 kcal or 8400 kJ) and highest (∼2500 kcal or10,500 kJ).
However, a modification of the recommendations within the Food Guide Pyramid seems appropriate for use in educating healthy, active people above the age of 70 y to optimize their nutrient intake patterns consistent with the changes in nutrient and energy needs of older individual .
The food pyramid is a visual representation of a balanced diet, illustrating the types and proportions of foods that contribute to overall health. Imagine a pyramid divided into sections, with each section representing a different food group.
