What was the USDA food guide before MyPlate (2005-2011)?
                                
                                
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                                The USDA food guide for the years 2005 to 2011 was known as MyPyramid, a successor to the original Food Guide Pyramid. This version introduced a new visual design with color-coded vertical bands to emphasize personalization and physical activity, representing a major shift in public health messaging.