Recent changes to dietary guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services add to longtime mixed messages over what healthful eating is all about. We talk about the role and evolution of the food pyramid, and what medical research today says about nutritious choices for children and adults.
Panelists:
Lori Kaley, registered dietitian nutritionist; project director, SNAP-Ed, University of New England
Jane Lucas, director, child nutrition, Maine Department of Education (for first segment of show)
Kristi Mathieson, licensed dietitian, Maine State Representative (D-Kittery)