In my opinion..I think they suggest too many servings of grains unless you are like an extreme athlete who needs that many carbs. What is your opinion on a healthy diet?
2006-08-22 13:16:59 · 12 answers · asked by Sonya 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
any healthy diet just depends on you if u dont think you should eat that much of something don't...The food pyramid is just an average for everyone to go by but it is in no means perfect for everyone..
2006-08-22 13:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the food pyramid is very accurate, but there is a new one, so check it out. And try whole grains, not white breads or pastas.
To see how many calories you need multiply your weight by 12 if you dont excercise, by 15 if you excercise a bit, 18 if you are moderately active or by 21 if you exercise alot each day. If the food pyramid suggests too many calories for you, try diet food options or like I said, whole grains. Hope I helped!!
2006-08-22 13:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by oinkers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The food guide pyramid has been revised. We have always needed carbs, carbs give us energy. According to the research we need 55-65% of our calories daily from carbs. The low carb thing last year was silly. If you cut way back on them you'll be too tired, just exercise and watch the sweets, sodas, cheeses, fast foods, fried foods, these are the ones that are killing us, giving us heart attacks, strokes, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc.
2006-08-22 14:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need those grains for a healthy digestive system. People are very confused about carbs right now. They think all carbs are bad. Just the sugary ones are though. Whole wheat is good for you. You just have to eat the right carbs. Fruits have carbs too, but do you think those are bad?
2006-08-22 13:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by Smitten_Kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Food Guide Pyramid is just a suggestion. You should adjust and adopt it to meet your needs and personal physique.
The Food Guide Pyramid has recently been updated. You can find the new one at http://www.mypyramid.gov/. It can be adjusted for your age and your body shape.
Hope that helps.
2006-08-22 13:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by hotstepper2100 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The food pyramid is still good. It is based on the collective wisdom of scientists and nutrition experts. If you have special requirements, talk to a qualified dietitians and adjust your diet. Overall, the pyramid is still sound.
2006-08-22 13:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the healthy diet pyramid is still used in schools all across the us today specially while obesity and diabetics is on the rise
2006-08-22 13:19:25 · answer #7 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just read an article about the food pyramid in"BREAKTHROUGHS IN HEALTH' magazine. they said that there is a new food that should be included, and its a type of seaweed that has more vitamins and minerals, well let me put it this way. go to www.thefirst.originallimu.com and see it for yourself.
2006-08-22 13:20:40 · answer #8 · answered by tazzz6413 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm Still Alive
2006-08-22 13:17:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is still healthy. It's technically supposed to be more healthy because it's more personalized.
2006-08-22 13:19:36 · answer #10 · answered by MuñecaBarbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋