Sharing children's nutritional information as well as fun and easy health recipes and fun food ideas for you and your child.

In the early 90s the government spent a lot of money on the original "Food Pyramid." 15 years later, child obesity is more of a problem than ever. What went wrong, and how the American Government spent over $600,000 to fix the pyramid and failed miserably.

MyPyramid, released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 19, 2005, is an update on the ubiquitous U.S. food guide pyramid. The new icon stresses activity and moderation along with a proper mix of food groups in one's diet. As part of the MyPyramid food guidance system, consumers are asked to visit the MyPyramid website for personalized nutrition information. Significant changes from the previous food pyramid include:It measures quantities in cups and ounces instead of "servings".It includes a new symbol - a person on the stairs, representing physical activity.MyPyramid was designed to educate consumers about a lifestyle consistent with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, an 80-page document released in January 2005. The guidelines, produced jointly by the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), represent the Federal nutrition policy.