(TJ- wasn't sure where to put this)
Yesterday the USDA, HHS and the First Lady announced the end of the Food Pyramid and introduced it's replacement- MyPlate (www.choosemyplate.gov). I participated in watching the media blitz and in an online discussion forum among RD's that lasted most of the day, and last night some friends and I realized that we weren't getting the publics interpretations, reactions, etc... just the professionals. So- I will post the image here and ask- What do YOU think? I posted this on a few other forums already (non running/non barefoot), but I'd like to get your opinions as well.
As a dietitian I use a different plate and have drawn it for years for clients and so do most other dietitians. This is a bit different:
And for those interested- I blogged yesterday on the history leading up to both these symbols:
http://bit.ly/kYBvyG
Yesterday the USDA, HHS and the First Lady announced the end of the Food Pyramid and introduced it's replacement- MyPlate (www.choosemyplate.gov). I participated in watching the media blitz and in an online discussion forum among RD's that lasted most of the day, and last night some friends and I realized that we weren't getting the publics interpretations, reactions, etc... just the professionals. So- I will post the image here and ask- What do YOU think? I posted this on a few other forums already (non running/non barefoot), but I'd like to get your opinions as well.
As a dietitian I use a different plate and have drawn it for years for clients and so do most other dietitians. This is a bit different:
And for those interested- I blogged yesterday on the history leading up to both these symbols:
http://bit.ly/kYBvyG