Crockett, Latta, Bera, Bice, Pingree, and Walberg lead Congressional letter calling for inclusion of Water in ‘My Plate’ Federal Nutrition Guidance

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, TX-30; Congressman Bob Latta, OH-05; Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., CA-06; Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, OK-05; Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, ME-01; and Congressman Tim Walberg, MI-05, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Tuesday calling for the inclusion of a water icon to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans MyPlate graphic. Previously depicted as the ‘food pyramid’, the current MyPlate graphic is meant to represent the latest and most accurate nutritional guidance and portion recommendations for average daily food intake, but currently does not include a depiction of water. Related Stories “Currently, the MyPlate graphic indicates five food categories that lead to a healthy diet – dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein,” a representative said. “The current MyPlate graphic includes dairy – and that should continue – but it does not include water. The addition of a water symbol to MyPlate would put a spotlight on the importance of drinking water and would be a key strategy in helping Americans to consider healthy beverage options, improve diet quality, and positively affect their overall health. “Water – whether tap, bottled, or filtered –...