Re: New food pyramid coming


"Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Jeff wrote:
(...)

>> The guidelines, which were the basis for revising the pyramid, include
>> eating 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables a day; eating 3
>> ounces
>> of whole-grain foods a day and drinking 3 cups of fat-free or lowfat milk
>> a
>> day.
>
> It is unwise to mix units when quantifying food.

Which was one reason for revising the pyramid.

>> The government also advises exercising at least 30 minutes a day to
>> reduce the risk of chronic disease, even more to prevent weight gain or
>> maintain weight loss.
>
> "Exercise is neither necessary nor sufficient for weight loss when
> eating is excessive."

Whom are you quoting?

However, excercise does help people lose weight and improve cardiac fitness.

>> In all, there were 23 general recommendations and 18 suggestions for
>> older
>> people, children and other special populations.
>>
>> That's too much to cram into a symbol that is supposed to be clipped out
>> and
>> stuck to the refrigerator, Hentges said.
>>
>> The Agriculture Department will offer Web pages that let people appraise
>> their diet and exercise habits. Such a tool has already been available
>> through the agency's Web site; the Interactive Healthy Eating Index has a
>> notice on its home page that it will soon be updated.
>>
>> Even if the symbol and online tools don't motivate people to change their
>> habits, they'll still have some healthier choices. Food companies have
>> been
>> removing trans fats from their products and adding whole grains because
>> of
>> the government guidance.
>
> "It is not the shape of the food pyramid but rather the **weight** of
> the food pyramid that has been driving the obesity epidemic."

Whom are you quoting?

Jeff

> At His service,
>
> Andrew
>
> --
> Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
> Board-Certified Cardiologist
>
> **
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