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THE 3-WEEK DIET—INTRODUCTION MANUAL
THE FOOD PYRAMID AND OBESITY
Now, the last thing I could ever be called is a “conspiracy theorist” but you might think otherwise
after reading what I have to say about the USDA Food Pyramid. I’m certainly not trying to turn
this diet into a political debate, but the fact is, the USDA plays an important roll in the economy
of our country. And what goes into the food pyramid will, in turn, dictate how much money we
spend on certain food products.
Take a look at the USDA Food Pyramid that has shaped the way most American eat over the past
few decades. As you can see, our own government recommends we get over 2/3 of our daily nutri-
tion from carbohydrate laden foods (bread, rice, pasta, fruits and vegetables) and only about 20%
of our food from protein sources—the primary nutrient that keeps us alive! It’s no wonder that
nearly 50% of the US population is considered to be overweight!
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