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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