Researchers discuss revised Food Guide Pyramid and what it will mean for the foo...( Las Vegas NV July 16 2004 On the he...)

Las Vegas, NV July 16, 2004 On the heels of the Federal Register notice for the revised Food Guide Pyramid, The Dairy Council of California sponsored a thought-provoking forum titled, "The revised Food Guide Pyramid: What Will It Mean to the Food Industry" at the Institute of Food Technologists' Annual Meeting and Food Expo.

During the forum attended by over 140 audience members, a panel of experts discussed the latest information regarding the food guide revisions, reviewed the importance of having a food guide system, and helped the food industry understand the implications of the potential revisions and how to apply the new food guide system. Dr. Eric Hentges, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), commenced the forum by presenting the latest news from the Federal Register Notice that was published this week regarding the revisions. He noted that although over 80 percent of people recognize the pyramid, two-thirds are overweight or obese. According to Hentges, people should be prepared for the revised guidelines to be based on a more individualized model than we have seen in the past, allowing people to make choices within the food guide system based on their individual lifestyles.

The current Food Guide Pyramid graphic is perceived as a one size fits all approach. The CNPP hopes that the new or revised graphic will help motivate consumers to put the food intake patterns into practice in order to improve their food choices. To accomplish this CNPP plans to develop and implement a system that includes focused messages and individualized educational tools. It is envisioned that the system will be delivered through multiple channels including print, internet and the media. (1)

"Optimizing and maintaining health involves selecting foods from all food groups to obtain the range of nutrients needed," said Dr. Hentges. "The proposed revised food guide system seeks to accomplish this by enabling people to base t
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Contact: Kristy Babb
kbabb@dairycouncilofca.org
916-263-3560
Dairy Council of California
16-Jul-2004

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