Tag: Plate model

First used to simplify dietary recommendations, the nutritional "plate model" is a visual guide for balanced eating, while in engineering, the term refers to a mathematical approximation for structural analysis. This duality can be confusing, as the meaning is entirely dependent on the context in which it is used.

In 2019, Health Canada officially replaced the rainbow of food groups and specific serving sizes with a plate, a visual shift that provides the best description of the 2019 Canada food guide, emphasizing a new, holistic approach to healthy eating. This was a move away from confusing instructions towards simple, actionable guidance for Canadians.