Comments on: Changing the Way America Eats

By: FoodFitnessFreshair

FoodFitnessFreshair — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:36:39 +0000

Great post. And I love the flexetarian concept…it’s a great way to move into a healthier, plant-based diet, without totally depriving your body’s cravings. Love the site!

By: The nutrient-rich way to positive eating

The nutrient-rich way to positive eating — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:10:51 +0000

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By: Ken Leebow

Ken Leebow — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:37:46 +0000

What about sugar?

By: Eric Mittenthal

Eric Mittenthal — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:54:17 +0000

Janet–
Great perspective on the meeting. Our folks here listened in as well and walked away with similar conclusions. Check out our recap on our new blog: http://bit.ly/SmFV

Eric Mittenthal
Media Relations Director
International Food Information Council Foundation

By: Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD

Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:14:07 +0000

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll be anxiously awaiting the 2010 release.

Maryann
http://www.RaiseHealthyEaters.com

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:49:23 +0000

Margie,
Sorry, that was me just being a little too flip. It certainly wasn’t a line used by the committee. I just keep coming back to the famous Clinton-era line about the economy stupid. It’s the same sort of thing to me…I just made a similar conclusion. It’s all about calories. Didn’t mean to offend!
But it seemed to offer the emphasis I was looking for. I’ll have to watch my words!
Glad you liked the other parts of the summary.
Thanks for visiting,
Janet

By: Margie

Margie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:42:29 +0000

Thank you for an excellent summary of the latest meeting on the Dietary Guidelines. I think the concepts of total calories and the calorie “gap” are effective communication strategies. But I admit to cringing when I read “it’s the calories, stupid.” I appreciate the irony, but still felt just a little offended. It definitely gets the point across though!

By: Steve Parker, M.D.

Steve Parker, M.D. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:20:21 +0000

Thanks for the update. You just saved me a lot of time.

-Steve