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In 2011, the USDA unveiled its MyPlate icon, an update to the food pyramid, which followed a plant-based 'Power Plate' model the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) had proposed earlier that year. This comparison explores how the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's power plate differ from MyPlate in core food group recommendations and philosophy.

Clinical research has shown that following a low-fat, plant-based dietary regimen can lead to significant improvements in glycemic control and weight management for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. This nutritional approach forms the foundation of what is Neal Barnard's diet plan, a comprehensive system developed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) president.

Founded in 1985 by Dr. Neal Barnard, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, or PCRM, was established to promote preventive medicine through good nutrition and ethical scientific research. This non-profit organization consists of medical doctors, researchers, and scientists who dedicate their efforts to saving both human and animal lives.