Food pyramid backlash: Low-fat era may have fueled obesity, diabetes, says doctor

The new nutrition food pyramid shows previous guidance flipped in an inverted structure.(realfood.gov)

“Did it flip the script from what we used to have, which was a low-fat, high-carb set of recommendations from the government that caused the obesity,diabetes epidemicand all the resulting costs and consequences on society?” he asked.“Yeah, we needed to fix that.”

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In his new book, Hyman writes that a central component of America’s dietary policy is what Americans are told to eat — and why.

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“I think it was a good step in the right direction.”

The doctor highlighted key updates to U.S.dietary guidance, including a stronger emphasis on whole foods, limits on highly processed products andsugar-sweetened beverages, and revised protein recommendations to “reflect the current science.”

“This is revolutionary,” Hyman said.

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Dr.Mark Hyman is the author of the new book “Food Fix Uncensored.”(Function Health;Little, Brown Spark)

The updated pyramid also recommends consuming whole grains, while previous guidance green-lit white flour in portions, which the doctor says is not optimal for human health.

The guidelines are “a bit more protein-forward” than before, Hyman noted, with less of an emphasis on low-fat and non-fat dairy.The expert called the low-fat movement “problematic.”

The doctor highlighted key updates to U.S.dietary guidance, including a stronger emphasis on whole foods, limits on highly processed products and sugar-sweetened beverages, and revised protein recommendations to “reflect the current science.”(iStock)

“On the whole, I think [the guidelines are] a big improvement,” Hyman said.“Are they perfect?No.Were there problems?Yes.But it’s a radical departure from what was, and I think it was a good step in the right direction.”

Many Americans struggle with a variety of health conditions that may require specialized diets, such ashigh cholesterol, inflammation or lactose intolerance.

Dairy consumption should be a “personalized choice” based on how it affects a person, the doctor said.(iStock)

Dairy consumption should be a “personalized choice” based on how it affects a person, said the doctor, adding that it would be “problematic” guidance to tell Americans they must choose three servings per day.

“It should be understood that 75% of the population islactose-intolerant, that many people have inflammatory or other issues as a result of consuming dairy — and it should be a personalized choice based on how it affects them.”

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Consuming protein also requires a level of personalization, the expert said, particularly for those who have certain medical conditions, like kidney failure.

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“[The government] could have made more nuanced statements aroundaging and longevity… and [around] higher protein needs when you’re older, when you are sick, and so forth,” Hyman added.“I think there’s some nuance there that could have been underscored.”