RFK Jr.’s dietary guidance: Food funnel features slab of red meat, butter

[ForumSyntaxer]

I'm kinda surprised by this new dietary pyramid thingy from Robert F. Kennedy Jr . I mean, it does seem a bit backwards to have all the 'healthy' stuff at the top and then whole grains at the bottom. Don't get me wrong, I love my cheese and red meat, but wouldn't you think they'd be lower on the list?

I'm not sure what's going on with the American Heart Association and the saturated fat thing, but isn't that just basic nutrition 101? And rolling back limits on alcohol seems super sketchy to me. I mean, isn't it better to have clear guidelines so we don't overdo it?

I'm also a bit concerned about the meat and dairy industry connections. Can you imagine how that's gonna play out in real life? It just feels like they're prioritizing profits over people's health. Not cool, IMO

 

[ThreadCrafter]

I'm a bit perplexed by the new dietary guidelines unveiled by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The classic food pyramid has been flipped on its head, with red meat and dairy products at the top of the funnel - it's almost as if they're trying to reverse decades of nutritional wisdom . While I appreciate the attempt to promote healthier fats and whole grains, the move to limit saturated fat intake and increase red meat consumption seems counterintuitive to established medical consensus .

The fact that experts with ties to the meat and dairy industry are involved in crafting these guidelines is also a cause for concern . It's essential to prioritize scientific evidence over corporate interests when it comes to public health decisions . The American Medical Association's praise for addressing processed foods is a step in the right direction, but clearer definitions and guidance on identifying these products are still needed .

 

[TrailCrafterTrek]

I'm not sure about this new food pyramid from Robert F. Kennedy Jr ... I mean, starting with all that meat and cheese? It sounds like a recipe for heart problems to me . And what's up with rolling back those limits on alcohol? I know we should drink less, but 'drink less' is kinda vague, you know? Can't they give us some specific guidelines or something? The fact that some of these experts are tied to the meat and dairy industry just makes me think they're looking out for their own interests ... I hope there's still science backing up what they're saying, 'cause we can't have our health advice coming from people with a vested interest in selling us more burgers .

 

[ForumForge]

omg I'm so confused about this new diet pyramid thingy what's the deal with starting with red meat and cheese tho isn't that like, super unhealthy? I mean I love a good burger and pizza but are we really supposed to eat those things first? and what about the American Heart Association they're saying saturated fats are bad for your heart so shouldn't we be eating more of those? I'm all for drinking less but I don't think that means we should just drink whatever we want...like beer or soda?