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          The USDA’s first nutrition guidelines were published in 1894 by Dr. Wilbur Olin Atwater as a farmers’ bulletin.[1][2] In Atwater’s 1904 publication titled Principles of Nutrition and Nutritive Value of Food, he advocated variety, proportionality and moderation; measuring calories; and an efficient, affordable diet that focused on nutrient-rich foods and less fat, sugar and starch.[3][4] This information preceded the discovery of individual vitamins beginning in 1910.

          A new guide in 1916, Food for Young Children by nutritionist Caroline Hunt, categorized foods into milk and meat; cereals; vegetables and fruits; fats and fatty foods; and sugars and sugary foods. How to Select Food in 1917 promoted these five food groups to adults, and the guidelines remained in place through the 1920s. In 1933, the USDA introduced food plans at four different cost levels in response to the Great Depression.[1]

          In 1941, the first Recommended Dietary Allowances were created, listing specific intakes for caloriesproteinironcalcium, and vitamins AB1B2B3C and D.[1]

          Basically unmolested by lobbyists more or less through WWII.

          The extent of industry influence over the years is well documented. The lobbying from meat and dairy industries has had a pronounced impact on the formulation and representation of the Food Pyramid. [Note: this was 1992.] Instances where the design or content of the Food Pyramid was tweaked to assuage industry concerns are discussed in Marion Nestle’s “Food Politics”.[24] The alteration of federal dietary guidelines to cater to industry interests highlights a long-standing issue of industry influence over public health recommendations.

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    The first one was written by scientists using the best data at the time. It was immediately rewritten to favor big food industry before release. It’s been the same for the others.

    Don’t pay any attention to it at all.

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    I can watch the video in my browser without issue FWIW.

    That last plate of food has a full half a red onion and an unpeeled quarter of Avocado. That is not a promotional plate of food. [12:39]

    TLDW: Eat whole foods.

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    Talk about the meat industry. Suppressing government health recommendations for decades.

    “Uncovered” is ridiculous. “Tripped over”, i’d click on.

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        open notepad, click copilot, tell Microsoft to fuck off, close all Microsoft products and install Linux. then provide the link to the video again

        my best guess anyways

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        To expand on other response, your link goes to another post. That post appears to have the video directly attached but isn’t loading (at least via Voyager).