Check out this new site! This is very interesting. You can get your own personalized food pyramid based on your age and activity level. http://www.mypyramid.gov
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Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
The new food pryamid is idiotic. I don't see where it will accomplish any of its goals. It is true bureaucratic work. What a huge waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why? I looked at it and, other than the fact that I'm vegetarian and the meat portion doesn't apply, it seemed to be reasonable enough. Admittedly, the idea of measuring everything out by cups seems a bit strange, but no harder than trying to figure out how many calories there are in something.
-LBJ
Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
The new food pryamid is idiotic. I don't see where it will accomplish any of its goals. It is true bureaucratic work. What a huge waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why? I looked at it and, other than the fact that I'm vegetarian and the meat portion doesn't apply, it seemed to be reasonable enough. Admittedly, the idea of measuring everything out by cups seems a bit strange, but no harder than trying to figure out how many calories there are in something.
-LBJ
