Who was Wilbur Olin Atwater?
How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid

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1.
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A revolutionary nutritionist in the mid-1800s
The creator of the food pyramid
A famous chef known for healthy recipes
A politician who influenced dietary guidelines
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Basic 7 food guide?
To increase dairy consumption
To encourage vegetarianism
To prevent malnutrition during wartime
To promote a high-fat diet
3.
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What major change occurred in the USDA's dietary guidelines in the 1980s?
Emphasis on high-fat diets
Introduction of the Basic 7
Promotion of vegetarianism
Increased focus on carbohydrates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of the anti-fat movement in the 1980s?
Increased consumption of low-fat products
Higher rates of malnutrition
Decrease in carbohydrate intake
Rise in vegetarian diets
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant criticism of the 1992 food pyramid?
It recommended too much dairy
It promoted a vegetarian diet
It lacked differentiation between good and bad fats
It was too complex for the average person
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the food industry influence the 1992 food pyramid?
By promoting high sugar content
By lobbying for increased dairy and grain recommendations
By advocating for vegetarianism
By reducing the emphasis on fruits and vegetables
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major consequence of the 1992 food pyramid's recommendations?
Reduction in dairy consumption
Rise in obesity rates
Increased consumption of whole grains
Decrease in obesity rates
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