[neverdem]

More details on the guidelines can be found on the federal government's Web site, at http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/

U.S. Government Updates Diet Rules for Next Food Pyramid

[b4its2late]

No beer?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

The guidelines, which follow several years of reports that Americans are fatter than ever, recommend eating many more fruits and vegetables, more low-fat milk, more whole grains and increasing exercise to as much as an hour and a half a day. But some critics question whether they will make any difference in an increasingly fat America.

IT'S THE SUGAR, STUPID.

[bayourod]

Fasting. I once went 14 days with zero calories except what might have been in the vitamin tablets. It really works. No gimmicks. No disappointments. No misinterpretations. No reservations. Easy to understand.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Diet=Weight loss! Hmmm! My tax money being spent wisely! Diet=Weight loss! Amazing, isn't it!

Beer/Alcohol=Get Drunk! This equation brought to you by the Free Dinkers Society......No Charge!

[Huck]

Too much fruit and too much milk. What a bunch of yo-yos. Who the hell needs all that fruit??? Fresh veggies are one thing (not counting starchy veggies like peas and corn), but that's too much fruit. You can get your fiber and vitamins from other sources.

[neverdem]

FReepmail me if you want on or off my health and science ping list.

[BlueMango]

I think the problem is not just just sugar it is about how foods affect your blood sugars. Check out the gi diet.

[Modok]

Please daddy government, make me behave. I can't control myself.

[Tall_Texan]

I use the Free Republic diet plan - a picture of a liberal politician or media figure to help me barf my lunch and plenty of red meat.