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Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II

Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II

Food

Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II

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The food pyramid is an updated version of USDA’s first visual food guide released during WWII.

USDA introduced the “Basic Seven” in 1943 to promote public nutrition education and to help people cope with limited supplies of certain foods during World War II.
Food

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

The Farm Bureau, the USDA and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
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No, the government isn’t paying farmers to destroy crops

The Farm Bureau, the USDA, and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
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A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely

Shelby Houlihan was suspended for four years after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone.
Food

Claim that there’s a national chicken shortage needs context

While increased demand and decreased supply to start the year has kept the chicken market tight, supply is currently increasing.
Food

No, the Biden Administration has not proposed a reduction in red meat consumption by 2030

The experts behind a University of Michigan study are setting the record straight.
Food

Claim that oat milk has more sugar than Coca-Cola is misleading

Oat milk is a popular new beverage, but a social media post claims it has more added sugar than soft drinks.