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    Shattering the food Pyramid
    Shattering the food Pyramid
    Shattering the food Pyramid
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    Shattering the food Pyramid

    By Dennis Karuri

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    Have you ever wondered how the food pyramid came to be such a recognizable symbol of good nutrition and a balanced diet? We all strive to be our best selves, and a healthy diet is often a foundational piece of that goal. Food pyramids offer suggestions on how to achieve that essential healthy diet, but where does this guidance come from?

    Nutrition drives every part of daily life, and every person's needs are a little bit different. It's a very complex subject that can be impacted by any number of factors. Visual guidelines like food pyramids and food plates are great tools to lay a sturdy groundwork, but they only tell part of the story. They're good starting points, but a deeper dive into underlying science is needed to be able to truly utilize them.

    In Shattering the Food Pyramid, explore:

    The history and origins of the food pyramid

    How the recommendations were decided on

    Essential nutrients and the science behind them

    Breakdowns of each food group, their constituent foods, and their nutrient composition

    Common recommendations for each group designed to balance nutrient content

    Expand your mind and gain the knowledge needed to create a balanced diet that's right for you. Understand what creates good nutrition and promotes health without trends or fad diets.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDennis Karuri
    Release dateApr 16, 2022
    ISBN9798201321567
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      Shattering the food Pyramid - Dennis Karuri

      Shattering the Food Pyramid

      Dennis Karuri

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      Please note the information contained within this document is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All effort has been executed to present accurate, up to date, reliable, complete information. No warranties of any kind are declared or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaged in the rendering of legal, financial, medical or professional advice. The content within this book has been derived from various sources. Please consult a licensed professional before attempting any techniques outlined in this book.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: Nutritional Foundation—Origin of the Food Pyramid

      Why the Food Pyramid Was Designed

      Behind the Pyramid

      How to Use the Food Pyramid

      Where the Food Pyramid Falls Short

      Creating a Balanced Diet

      Chapter 2: The Basics—Macronutrients

      What Is a Macronutrient?

      Macronutrients in the Diet

      How the Body Uses Macronutrients

      Macronutrient Requirements

      Chapter 3: The Basics—Micronutrients

      What Is a Micronutrient?

      Micronutrients in the Diet

      How the Body Uses Micronutrients

      Micronutrient Requirements

      Chapter 4: Food Groups—Grains, Fats, and Oils

      What’s in the Grain Food Group?

      What’s in the Fats and Oils Food Group?

      High—Density Nutrients in the Grain Food Group

      High—Density Nutrients in the Fats and Oils Food Group

      Recommendations for Grains

      Recommendations for Oils and Fats

      Chapter 5: Food Groups—Protein and Dairy

      What’s in the Protein Food Group?

      What’s in the Dairy Food Group?

      High—Density Nutrients in the Protein Food Group

      High—Density Nutrients in the Dairy Food Group

      Recommendations for Protein

      Recommendations for Dairy

      Chapter 6: Food Groups—Fruits and Vegetables

      What’s in the Fruits Food Group?

      What’s in the Vegetables Food Group?

      High—Density Nutrients in the Fruits Food Group

      High—Density Nutrients in the Vegetables Food Group

      Recommendations for Fruits

      Recommendations for Vegetables

      Chapter 7: Nutrition Gone Awry

      Macronutrient Excesses

      Macronutrient Deficiencies

      Micronutrient Excesses

      Micronutrient Deficiencies

      Conclusion

      Glossary

      References

      Image References

      Introduction

      If we really are what we eat, then it’s not surprising that nutrition is so important. Creating a balanced diet is so important, that many governments have taken steps to provide information that is easy to understand and readily available. This is often found in the form of colorful graphics like food pyramids and food plates featuring different food groups and their suggested amounts or proportions.

      However, these depictions are prone to flaws, some of which go all the way back to the very first pyramid, and they leave a lot of questions unanswered. Are those 2–3 recommended servings the same for an 80-pound child and a 180-pound adult? How much is in a serving? Can you eat steak, fruit salad, and baked potatoes every meal with bread as an appetizer since you include all the food groups? Butter counts as a serving of dairy, right?

      The answer to all these questions can be found, but it’s scattered across various sources, including buried deep on a couple of government-run websites. That’s where this book comes in, providing answers to these questions and more in one convenient location.

      The food pyramids have a long history and have been influenced by any number of factors over the years. Knowing how the food pyramids we see today came into being allows them to be utilized more effectively and sheds some light on the goals and intentions behind them.

      Modern food pyramids and food plates, however, are primarily founded in nutrition research and the science behind how the body uses different kinds of food. A good foundation in these topics goes a long way towards being able to create a balanced diet that fits your needs.

      This book helps you get that foundation by taking a closer look at what makes up the foods you eat and diving into what role things like protein, vitamins, and fats play in maintaining health.

      With the rise of diet-related health concerns, understanding what goes into good nutrition is becoming increasingly important. Research has shown time and again that what we eat is closely related to our overall health, and certain parts of our diets hold greater sway over certain processes within our bodies than others. Too much of one nutrient or too little of another can have large repercussions, and there is a

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