The Model Health Show: Nutrition | Exercise | Fitness | Health | Lifestyle

This year, the USDA released a new set of Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The redesigned food pyramid maintains some long-standing recommendations but also introduces a shift away from processed food and toward high protein and healthy fats. These new guidelines have stirred up a lot of controversy, but today, we’re going to break it down in a commonsense way.  On this episode of The Model Health Show, we’re diving into the history and science of government dietary guidelines. You’ll learn about prior versions of USDA nutritional recommendations and how these policies impact food access for Americans. We’ll also talk about the pros and cons of the guidelines throughout history, as well as today.   You’re also going to hear about specific studies that outline the importance of proper nutrition for human health, including the truth about dietary fat, how calorie counting actually works, and the impact of high protein diets on weight and metabolism. Most importantly, we’re going to talk about taking control