How does the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's power plate differ from MyPlate?
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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.