Despite the fact that there are many different &quot;food pyramids&quot; the USDA food pyramid <i>was</i> basically pay to play propaganda, created by various food industries.  Also note how I say <i>was</i> because the USDA food pyramid existed less than 20 years and was retired in 2011 because the science became undeniable.  Of course the new &quot;food plate&quot; really isn&#x27;t much better and is still USDA propaganda paid for by the food industries.