Author: Karen Lennox
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August 08, 2022
Since the beginning of June, the US has replaced a government-recommended diet with a new one to improve the health of the population.
Since the beginning of June, the US has replaced a government-recommended diet with a new one to improve the health of the population.
According to the director of the Center for Food Policy and Industry at the US Department of Agriculture, Dr. Robert Post, this is necessary because the current model does not attract people's attention and remains misunderstood by them. The new one is clearer and simpler and quickly guides you to the right choice when eating. The model is distributed in all structures related to health and nutrition in the country.
The new food program focuses not on choosing food that could guarantee good health, but on maintaining active choices when eating at home, school, work and even in supermarkets and restaurants.
"Our goal is not only to provide people with useful information, but to show that people can choose from a variety of health products," said Dr. Kathleen Zellman, one of the experts involved in developing the model. "It was necessary to provide people with the tools and the opportunity to make active choices, not just blindly following the recommendations of scientists and the findings of research on the usefulness or harm of certain foods," she added.
Enjoy the food, but consume less, avoid large portions, half of the menu should include vegetables and fruits, preferably skimmed or low-fat dairy products, watch the salt content of foods, including bread, soups, frozen foods and choose those with lower content, prefer water to sweetened beverages, are part of the advice set out in the national program aimed at stopping the obesity and diabetes epidemic among the American population.
At first glance, the tips really seem easy and practical. Imagine a portion of a main course, divide it in half and replace it with vegetables or fruits, it is feasible. Currently, the country is conducting an intensive media campaign to shape food habits and introduce a new model in the food business.