cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/vid/p/1074105/we-uncovered-a-multi-million-dollar-plot-to-change-what-you-eat
General Mills, Danone, the beef industry, and more had financial ties to the scientists writing the new dietary guidelines.
RFK said he couldn’t be bought, then he let Big Food write the nutrition guidelines.
Was there ever a time it wasn’t?
For real. The food pyramid was originally conceived as a way to boost grain sales when farmers were struggling.
Don’t forget the dairy lobby too! Sure 75% of Americans are lactose intolerant but you still need that much dairy!
No
Yes
When? Certainly back on the 1700s but I can’t see how during the time of corporate lobbying.