How Nutrition Advice Has Changed From the 1950s to Today I knew I wasn’t imagining it. Years ago, the topic of the Seven Basic Food Groups came up in conversation, and I was met with puzzled looks—like I had completely made it up.

Health-conscious Americans, physicians and elected officials have been sounding alarms concerning the food pyramid for decades. It may now be a relic of corporate influence and bad advice.

Eating a variety of foods from each of the five food groups can help you to enjoy a healthy, more-balanced diet. But what are the different food groups, and how much of each food group should we be eating every day? Research from the Dietary Guidelines for ...

This section is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by Liz Applegate. You are not the average person. You’re the above-average person. You walk, swim, run, cycle, lift weights, play golf, or do some other type of physical exercise on a regular ...