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The Harvard Food Pyramid vs The USDA Food Pyramid
43:08 - 47:32 (04:24)
The Harvard Food Pyramid is compared to the USDA Food Pyramid, showing the differences in their designs and nutritional recommendations. The Harvard Pyramid emphasizes healthy fats and whole grains, while the USDA Pyramid focuses on low-fat dairy and meat products.
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Harvard's T. H. Chan School of Public Health created its own food pyramid with the top layer indicating food to eat sparingly, including red meat, butter, and sugary drinks, while the base layer includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats and oils.
43:08 - 44:28 (01:19)
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Harvard's T. H. Chan School of Public Health created its own food pyramid with the top layer indicating food to eat sparingly, including red meat, butter, and sugary drinks, while the base layer includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats and oils. Walter Willett had criticized the original food pyramid, but the new pyramid seems to have secured his approval.
ChapterThe Harvard Food Pyramid vs The USDA Food Pyramid
EpisodeThe Food Pyramid
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The Harvard food pyramid is criticized for overcomplicating the categorization of food groups.
44:28 - 47:32 (03:04)
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The Harvard food pyramid is criticized for overcomplicating the categorization of food groups. It is compared to the USDA food pyramid and is considered excessive by some.