By Julie Fidler
A report published in the BMJ says that the new federal nutrition guidelines recommended by a health expert lack the most recent dietary research and reinforce bad advice that many believe is behind America’s obesity epidemic.
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines have been released every 5 years since 1980. Carefully selected by an advisory committee, the guidelines play a pivotal role in the diets of millions of people. But Dr. Fiona Godlee, BMJ’s editor-in-chief, says the new guidelines aren’t based on science and encourage Americans to continue to eat the same old, unhealthy diet.
“The least we would expect is that they …read more
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