If you grew up in the '90s, you remember the Food Pyramid. It's now outdated, but why hasn't the USDA provided better health ...

The traditional food guide pyramid, adorned with bread and cereal packages, was phased out in 2005 after decades of prominence. Newer pyramids feature vertical lines and variable designs based on age.

The goal is to choose most of your food from the groups at the base ... most are high in calories and fat with little nutrition. The pyramid recommends limiting sweets to 75 calories a day.

As the former president of the Navajo Nation, I support changes to make the federal dietary guidelines emphasize plant-based ...

Erin Massey is a registered dietitian nutritionist and Transylvania County’s family and consumer science agent. She answers nutrition or other food-related questions.