Name: Food Pyramids and My Plate - Are They Relevant? | 40+ Rebuild - 02
Uploaded: 2024-07-07T07:34:57+00:00
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Description: The 40+ REBUILD video series is a collection of videos summarising an aspect of the 40+ REBUILD 12-week program. They are only an addition to the extensive Coach/Client relationship that forms the pro

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The 40+ REBUILD video series is a collection of videos summarising an aspect of the 40+ REBUILD 12-week program. They are only an addition to the extensive Coach/Client relationship that forms the program's backbone.

From the Chapter:
Most people are aware of dietary guides like the Food Pyramid, my plate, and any number of variations of these guidelines promoted around the world. Whether we’re consciously aware of it or not, most of us can give a brief description of the proportions of suggested food types depicted by these visual aids.

Food pyramid/My Plate type guidelines are not written for any individual, they’re not specifically for you or me. They are designed to address large, varied populations of people in the most general sense. Importantly, they are meant to suggest a range of foods based on what is currently available to people. What our food systems actually produce and what we see on our store shelves. They have not been formulated to identify and promote the food proportions and types conclusively shown to bring about better health outcomes. One giveaway in this respect is the inclusion in many dietary guidelines of processed foods containing sugar, refined grains, additives, and industrial fats.