USDA Food Plate thoughts? (Replacing the pyramid)

Cella30

What are your thoughts on the new USDA Food Plate? I grew up with the 4 food groups so the pyramid thing was not something I ever really understood. Especially since it pushed 6-11 servings of breads, whoa. :noway:

I would probably switch up the grains and protein...and add water somewhere. That should be included for sure.

HotMamaByVday

I hated the pyramid, especially the original one. Try explaining to my Carb loving pre teen that 6-11 servings of grains does not happen in our house. One roll with dinner, thank you very much and yes you have to finish your salad and your green beans! LOL

The plate is easier to understand. I do agree that water should be in place of the dairy glass and maybe place the dairy in a dish next to the plate (you know, ICE CREAM, um or frozen yogurt, lol).

Athena413

I definitely like it a lot better than the pyramid! I don't think I'd change the protein, because if you think about it, a lot of vegetables can be pretty high in protein, and if you're eating quinoa (a grain) it has a lot of protein in it, too.

Danahimself

I didn't like the pyramid either. Also, I do not depend on the gov to tell me whats healthy..

Jonicha26

I hate the pyramid and the plate... it's far too simple and there isn't enough information.

This is an article Jillian Michaels wrote about the new Food Plate... I really appreciated what she had to say:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/we-need-policy-not-plates.aspx

ashleypietz

I love the new plate idea. It breaks it down better as far as what you should see on your plate at meals. Plus how does a pyramid help anyone plan their day?

ronda_gettinghealthy

reading later

Lolyballs

just put it down in plain English... no plates, no pyramids.

rc630

The USDA adjusts nutrition guidelines based on what will benefit US products. Example: Eggs were "condemned" many years ago because of cholesterol, but when egg farmers began to suffer, government agencies began promoting eggs. Basically, I feel like whatever they release should not really be used as a guideline for how to eat. Even though it is not ridiculous, like suggesting 12 servings of corn, it is still biased for political reasons.

Nutritionists, dietitians, etc. are a much better source of information as generally their recommendations are based on what will make you healthy, not politics and economics.

juliapurpletoes

I like the picture as I think it may be helpful as a visual aid, especially to young folks who lets face it are suffering at the hands of the fast food industry.

That said, I'm not sure I like whats in the suggested portions or there sizes.

As said earlier, where is the water, and dairy?? not all that healthy or neccessary. and what about options for grains, etc.

Simple picture but so much left off.

Just my two sense :smokin:

Danahimself

The USDA adjusts nutrition guidelines based on what will benefit US products. Example: Eggs were "condemned" many years ago because of cholesterol, but when egg farmers began to suffer, government agencies began promoting eggs. Basically, I feel like whatever they release should not really be used as a guideline for how to eat. Even though it is not ridiculous, like suggesting 12 servings of corn, it is still biased for political reasons.

Nutritionists, dietitians, etc. are a much better source of information as generally their recommendations are based on what will make you healthy, not politics and economics.

Agree