How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid

How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid

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History, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the history and evolution of the USDA's food guidelines, starting with Wilbur Olin Atwater's contributions in the 1800s. It discusses the development of the food pyramid, the influence of big business, and the impact of the anti-fat movement. The video also covers the introduction of the 1992 food pyramid, the transition to My Pyramid in 2005, and the current My Plate guidelines, highlighting the role of industry lobbying in shaping these recommendations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Wilbur Olin Atwater?

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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