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Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II

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The food pyramid is an updated version of USDA’s first visual food guide released during WWII.

USDA introduced the “Basic Seven” in 1943 to promote public nutrition education and to help people cope with limited supplies of certain foods during World War II.
Food

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

The Farm Bureau, the USDA and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
National

No, the government isn’t paying farmers to destroy crops

The Farm Bureau, the USDA, and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
Food

Yes, the frozen honey TikTok trend can cause health problems, such as cavities and stomach issues

Health experts say eating frozen honey frequently could lead to weight gain, high blood sugar, gastrointestinal issues and cause cavities.
Food

No, there’s no evidence that drinking lettuce tea helps induce sleep in humans

Despite some online claims, there’s no evidence salad water can make you sleepy.
Health

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
Olympics

A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely

Shelby Houlihan was suspended for four years after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone.
Food

Yes, the airplane environment is why food isn't as good, although it's not just because of our senses

A combination of a poor setting for a meal and an environment that dulls the senses is what leads to airplane food being the butt of sitcom jokes.
Food

Claim that eating french fries in moderation will lead to an early death is misleading

French fry lovers united after a viral tweet claimed people who ate fries multiple times a week were more likely to die early.
Food

Claim that there’s a national chicken shortage needs context

While increased demand and decreased supply to start the year has kept the chicken market tight, supply is currently increasing.
Food

No, the Biden Administration has not proposed a reduction in red meat consumption by 2030

The experts behind a University of Michigan study are setting the record straight.

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Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II

The food pyramid is an updated version of USDA’s first visual food guide released during WWII.

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

No, the government isn’t paying farmers to destroy crops

Yes, the frozen honey TikTok trend can cause health problems, such as cavities and stomach issues

No, there’s no evidence that drinking lettuce tea helps induce sleep in humans

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely

Yes, the airplane environment is why food isn't as good, although it's not just because of our senses

Claim that eating french fries in moderation will lead to an early death is misleading

Claim that there’s a national chicken shortage needs context

No, the Biden Administration has not proposed a reduction in red meat consumption by 2030

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