1. In 2005 the guidelines were based on expert
opinion where as the 2010 guidelines were based on empirical research and evidence.
2. My plate was a new tool used in 2010 instead of my
pyramid in 2005. (My Plate: is a simple
picture of a plate with the recommended amounts of different foods that should
be on your plate. My Pyramid: is a structure of a pyramid in which
it details what you should eat and in what quantity.)
3. The
2010 Dietary Guidelines provide new guidance on reducing daily sodium (salt)
intake.
