What does FGP mean in FOOD & NUTRITION

The Food Guide Pyramid (FGP) is a nutrition guide developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide Americans with healthier dietary guidelines. It's designed to help people make more informed food choices that are consistent with dietary recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The FGP has been used since 1992, and it was updated in 2005 to reflect modern understanding of diet and health.

The FGP provides guidance on how to eat a variety of foods in different amounts and combinations from all five major food groups — grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and proteins — as well as oils and fats added during cooking or at the table. This guidance is meant to help you follow healthy eating patterns throughout your life while enjoying a variety of foods that are both nutritious and enjoyable at the same time, without having to count calories or avoid certain foods altogether.

No, it does not promote any particular fad diet or weight-loss plan; instead, it encourages good eating habits that may be included into any balanced lifestyle change you choose to make.

Everyone's individual dietary needs vary depending on age, sex, physical activity level and other factors such as overall health status or special medical conditions you may have such as diabetes or hypertension should always be discussed with your doctor before making any changes to your current eating habits.