I think the Harvard School of Public Health said it best in their famed article,
What Should You Really Eat?
Here’s an interesting excerpt:
In the children’s book “Who Built the Pyramid?”, different people take credit
for building the once-grand pyramid of Senwosret. King Senwosret, of course,
claims the honor. But so does his architect, the quarry master, the stonecutters,
slaves, and the boys who carried water to the workers.
The USDA’s MyPyramid also had many builders. Some are obvious—USDA
scientists, nutrition experts, staff members, and consultants. Others aren’t.
Intense lobbying efforts from a variety of food industries also helped shape
the pyramid.
According to federal regulations, the panel that writes the dietary guidelines
must include nutrition experts who are leaders in pediatrics, obesity,
cardiovascular disease, and public health. Selecting the panelists is no
easy task, and is subject to intense lobbying from organizations such as
the National Dairy Council, United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association,
Soft Drink Association, American Meat Institute, National Cattlemen’s Beef
Association, and Wheat Foods Council.
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