What the New Food Pyramid Means for Families

Practical Parenting

Practical Parenting
What the New Food Pyramid Means for Families
Feb 20, 2026
GBMC HealthCare

Nutrition guidance evolves as science evolves, and that can feel overwhelming for parents who are simply trying to feed their kids well. In this episode, we unpack the recent changes to the federal food pyramid and explain what these tools are really meant to do.

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