Read the introduction. the united states department of agriculture has historically published recommendations for healthy eating based on a food pyramid. this concept has been reimagined with the introduction of their new website this interactive website allows individuals to explore healthy menus tailored to their particular needs. the website also provides information about physical activity, caloric intake, and food groups. what is the author’s purpose? to inform readers about a government website to inform readers about the major food groups to persuade readers to change their diets to persuade readers to improve exercise habits