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
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I too find it a very interesting site and it gives a lot of information about dietary needs and up-to-date information about healthful eating.
I think it is money spent well and maybe it will make it easier for our kids and adults who are obese to get information about dietary habits they may be able to adopt to help them make the right choices.
I just attended a dance recital and was amazed to see how many little girls are already struggling with fat bellies and love handles! Maybe when they surf the web, they will come cross the food pyramid. :D
Are you all looking at the same new pramids that I am? I can't believe that anyone thinks they are easy to figure out! I think just determining which pyramid you should follow is a bad idea. I don't see where they are clear or easy to follow at all.
the original idea of a pyramid was thought up by beaurcrats and dietitions bought into it. It is no coincidence that America started to become more over weight when the pyramid came into being. Wake up folks.
My actual food guide is the menu at the fast food places.
This is How Tuesdays go - Breakfast at MacDonalds Sausage Biscuit $1.00. Lunch at Wendys baked Potato and side of Chili $2.00 Dinner at Kentucky Fried Chicken Tues nite Special 2 pcs of Chicken and Fries $2.22 plus my 4 snacks 2 hot apple pies 2 for $1.00 1 after lunch, 1 after dinner, 1 apple snack after breakfast $0.99, before bed 1 Strawberry Sundae $1.00 All snacks from MacDonalds. Total spent $8.22 plus tax. All this food and 1000 meters a day in the pool. Watch out for me at the World Masters in Edmonton.
George
Originally posted by laineybug
the original idea of a pyramid was thought up by beaurcrats and dietitions bought into it. It is no coincidence that America started to become more over weight when the pyramid came into being. Wake up folks.
I remember reading somewhere that the whole pyramid thing came out at about the same time as the low fat craze in the US. Both were pushed by the government. Now, scientiests and nutritionists are saying these are a recipe for obesity. Has anyone else read this? If so, please pass it along - I couldn't find it again myself.:(
Of course now the craze is low carb. In 20 years we will probably learn more about the negative impacts of that type of diet.
Balance people, balance!
Originally posted by geochuck
My actual food guide is the menu at the fast food places.
This is How Tuesdays go - Breakfast at MacDonalds Sausage Biscuit $1.00. Lunch at Wendys baked Potato and side of Chili $2.00 Dinner at Kentucky Fried Chicken Tues nite Special 2 pcs of Chicken and Fries $2.22 plus my 4 snacks 2 hot apple pies 2 for $1.00 1 after lunch, 1 after dinner, 1 apple snack after breakfast $0.99, before bed 1 Strawberry Sundae $1.00 All snacks from MacDonalds. Total spent $8.22 plus tax. All this food and 1000 meters a day in the pool. Watch out for me at the World Masters in Edmonton.
George
Yow! You must have the constitution of a draft horse. No way could I eat that and train. I did a long swim yesterday and stopped at Burger King for some fries after since I wanted some fast calories and it didn't sit well. Man, I'm envious.
-LBJ
