The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans will shape how the U.S. eats for the next five years___but are they based on science or industry influence? In this video by the Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine, host Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Hana Kahleova, and registered dietitian Anna Herby. They break down the good, the bad, and the troubling truths behind the newly released guidelines. In this video, you'll learn:
Why eight of nine panelists had major industry conflicts
How meat and dairy ended up at the top of the new pyramid
Why protein recommendations were nearly doubled
The hidden risks of saturated fat, red meat, and dairy
Why whole grains and legumes were minimized
What this means for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer risk
Why a legal petition has been filed to challenge the guidelines