What is the food triangle?

The term "food triangle" is not a widely recognized or established concept in nutrition. It's possible you're thinking of something else:

1. Food Pyramid: This is a common visual representation of a healthy diet, with different food groups arranged in a pyramid to show recommended proportions. The bottom of the pyramid, the largest section, contains the food groups you should eat most frequently (fruits, vegetables, whole grains). The top of the pyramid, the smallest section, contains food groups to eat less often (fats, oils, sweets).

2. MyPlate: This is a more recent visual guide to healthy eating from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It replaces the food pyramid and uses a plate divided into four sections to represent: fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein foods. It also recommends dairy foods on the side of the plate.

3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans: These are scientific guidelines that provide advice on how to make food choices that promote health. They are not a visual representation like a pyramid or plate, but they can inform the creation of such visuals.

4. Other "Triangle" Representations: There may be some specific diets or nutrition plans that use a triangle to visualize food groups. However, these are not generally recognized as "the food triangle".

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