THE FOOD PYRAMID AND OBESITY
Now , the last thing I could ever be called is a “ conspiracy theorist ” but you might think otherwise after reading what I have to say about the USDA Food Pyramid . I ’ m certainly not trying to turn this diet into a political debate , but the fact is , the USDA plays an important role in the economy of our country . And what goes into the food pyramid will , in turn , dictate how much money we spend on certain food products .
Take a look at the USDA Food Pyramid that has shaped the way most American eat over the past few decades . As you can see , our own government recommends we get over 2 / 3 of our daily nutrition from carbohydrate laden foods ( bread , rice , pasta , fruits and vegetables ) and only about 20 % of our food from protein sources — the primary nutrient that keeps us alive ! It ’ s no wonder that nearly 50 % of the US population is considered to be overweight !
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