| Abstract: | The article presents the Healing Foods Pyramid, an integrative nutrition tool. It is intended for use as a concise yet comprehensive resource to support dietary recommendations for integrative medicine and conventional healthcare professionals, as well as individuals seeking optimal health. It is in use in all 50 states and seven countries. Current institutional applications include a guide to improving food offerings in schools and hospital cafeterias, an educational tool in public health campaigns geared toward increased knowledge of healthy eating in Native American populations, and a medical nutrition education tool included in several medical school curricula.The Healing Foods Pyramid, released March 7, 2005, is available as an interactive Web-based nutrition tool at www.med.umich.edu/umim. Laminated portable copies with accompanying serving size document are available from the Web site. The Healing Foods Pyramid is a dynamic tool intended to respond to and reflect current information as it becomes available. We welcome your input on content and use. |
