An instructor explains that the old MyPyramid food management system has been replaced with a simpler visual symbol called MyPlate. The instructor realizes that additional instruction is required when a student says:

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The MyPlate guidelines focus on proportions of food groups on a plate rather than specifying a fixed number of servings per day for each food group, which was more characteristic of the older MyPyramid system. Therefore, the statement about consuming a specific number of servings from the vegetable group indicates a misunderstanding of the MyPlate guidelines.

An Instructor Explains That the Old MyPyramid Food Management System