This is a great reminder that many nutrition guidelines were designed around avoiding deficiency, not helping people thrive for decades. The history is fascinating because it shows how easily yesterday’s assumptions can become today’s unquestioned advice.
Wow… I knew the food pyramid was problematic but had no idea about this RDA’s origins. And didn’t know “flesh makes flesh” was ever a thing 😬 But the protein needs are real… looking forward to more of this.
Love seeing the history. I didn’t realize RDA was based on wartime needs. Wow! Thankful we are finally starting to rectify this institutionally. Looking forward to part 2
This is a great reminder that many nutrition guidelines were designed around avoiding deficiency, not helping people thrive for decades. The history is fascinating because it shows how easily yesterday’s assumptions can become today’s unquestioned advice.
That was very useful. Thanks for sharing. Good to know the historic evolution of various nutritional messaging.
Bravo. A really great summary.
Wow… I knew the food pyramid was problematic but had no idea about this RDA’s origins. And didn’t know “flesh makes flesh” was ever a thing 😬 But the protein needs are real… looking forward to more of this.
Love seeing the history. I didn’t realize RDA was based on wartime needs. Wow! Thankful we are finally starting to rectify this institutionally. Looking forward to part 2