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USDA unveils MyPyramid symbol
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture in April released MyPyramid, a new symbol and interactive food guidance system.

MyPyramid, which replaces the Food Guide Pyramid introduced in 1992, and its central message, "Steps to a Healthier You," support President George Bush’s Health-ier U.S. initiative that is designed to help Americans live longer and healthier lives. The symbol is part of an overall food guidance system that stresses the importance of a more-individualized appro…