THE PYRAMID DOES NOT BUT SHOULD:
Food Politics by Marion Nestle – Deconstructing Dietary Advice
- Recognize the biochemical equivalency of sugars and starches in the body.
- Ensure adequate intake of essential fatty acids.
- Distinguish the impact total fat from the effects of saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and trans-saturated fatty acids.
- Emphasize while, minimally processed as opposed to refined grains. Separate beans (a vegetable) from meats.
- Equate fresh beans (now vegetable) with dried beans (in the meat). Distinguish high-fat from low-fat meat and dairy foods.
- Emphasize non-tropical oils as opposed to tropical oils and animal fats. Guide educators and the public in placing commonly consumed foods in appropriate groups. Explain serving sizes adequately or consistently.
- Convey the complexities of information about nutrition and health.
- Distinguish serving recommendations that should be considered upper limits meat and high fat dairy foods) from those that should be considered lower limits (grain, fruit, and vegetable groups).
- Meet the concerns and needs of vegetarians.
- Reflect the replacement of Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) by the new Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).