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This past Fall I worked on an amazing wedding with Jillian for a beautiful couple in NYC. They were located in London, but met and fell in love in NYC and had an incredibly lovely and personal wedding at the Foundry in Long Island City. Thoughtful Day designed all of the paper elements as well as the day of signage. Shannon, the bride, was really creative and had an amazing vision (1920's Speakeasy) for her wedding day. Everything came together beautifully and all of the amazing vendors Jillian put together truly pulled off a very New York wedding.
100 Layer Cake did a wonderful feature on this wedding here .
{all photos via 100 layer cake by weddings by two}
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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12 comments:
- natasha said...
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- February 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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- February 12, 2012 at 2:14 PM
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- February 17, 2012 at 3:48 AM
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- March 8, 2012 at 4:27 AM
- elissa said...
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I have a small town garden, but big countryside garden ideas.
I am thrilled with what the garden has produced this year, although I am now sick of runner beans.
The great thing about gardening is that it is so forgiving, if it does not workout this year
there is always next year to have another go.
As usual this time of year I am planning what to plant for next year.
Winter salad has been sown and is sprouting already and I am looking out for garlic to plant soon.

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Bisons tie for 10th in Grover Page Classic
The Lipscomb Bisons finished in a tie for 10th in the Grover Page Classic at the Jackson County Country Club in Jackson.
The tournament was hosted by UT-Martin. The Bisons were tied with John A. Logan Community College for eighth to start the day Tuesday,
Brandon Mundie and Dustin Wilder fnished in a tie for 28th for the Bisons with scores of 226.
Mundie shot rounds of 75, 75 and 76. Wilder had rounds of 76, 75 and 75.
Andrew Brock tied for 46th place with a three-round score of 230. His scores were 75, 76 and 79.
Blanton Farmer finished tied for 50th with a 232 with rounds of 77, 75 and 80.
Ryan Terry is tied for 66th with a 236 with scores of 81, 76 and 79.
The tournament, which was delayed by rain Monday, is expected to end later today.


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Car Review
2012 Chevrolet Express 1500: New Car Review
Pros: Big capability; proven reliability for cargo or family carrying
Cons: Current-generation Express dates all the way back to 1996
During the swinging Sixties, ownership of a Chevrolet panel van would place you high on the list of Who's Cool. Whether it was Chevy's first Corvair-based effort or the second-generation model, appearing near the end of the decade, a panel van had the potential to move you upward socially as it may have moved you onward geographically.
Fast forward to today: many fans of those Chevrolets have moved into retirement centers, where the community van might very well be an Express. And while up to 15 residents can take it to the shopping center or movie theater, any number of tradesmen servicing their community home will use the Express as their work platform. GM's Express may be old, but the need for people hauling and cargo carrying is seemingly infinite.
And so are the choices. You can buy an Express in one of two lengths and one of three capacities. The Express 1500 has a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 7,300 pounds, while the 2500 is listed at 8,600 pounds and the 3500 comes in at 9,600 pounds with a gasoline engine and 9,900 pounds with Chevrolet's Duramax diesel. There's also a compressed natural gas package.
Comfort & Utility
With available room for 15 people or a couple of tons of cargo, you can reimagine a Chevy Express in one of dozens of configurations. In base form as marketed to many fleets, the Express can serve roles as diverse as plumbing, carpentry or flower delivery. As a passenger van, the Express is frequently used in shuttle or limousine service. And in RV form, the Express can serve as a donor vehicle for your escape getaways.
If space can be construed as a luxury, the Express would rival a Maybach. Its seating comfort, however, won't; the factory seating supports you but does little else. Air conditioning is standard, and a rear unit is available. You can equip your Express with enhanced interior lighting, remote keyless entry and a remote vehicle starter.
In this market segment, the addition of any technology comes as a surprise. To GM's credit, the Express van enjoys numerous technology-driven features. Among the audio systems are one with CD/MP3 capability and a USB port, along with Sirius XM satellite radio. Bluetooth is an option, as is dealer-installed WiFi capability. Two 12-volt power outlets, mounted inside on the engine cover, maintain the workload when carrying a laptop, while a remote vehicle starter system allows advance warmup in cold temperatures and cool-down when it's hot out. Finally, all Chevrolet vans come equipped with OnStar, which provides both emergency response and turn-by-turn navigation.
Performance & Fuel Economy
Within the Express family (1500, 2500 and 3500), there are five available gasoline powertrains plus the DuraMax diesel. If you stick with the light-duty 1500, however, you're limited to two: the 4.3-liter V6 with 195 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque is standard, and a 5.3-liter V8 is optional. We'd find the 4.3-liter 6 fine for in-town, stop-and-go delivery, but any trips subjecting you and your cargo to a freeway or interstate really call for more capability. And that additional capability comes in the guise of the 5.3-liter V8, delivering 310 hp and 334 lb-ft of torque. This same engine is available in a flex-fuel derivative, delivering the same horsepower and torque while operating on either E85 (ethanol) or an E85/gasoline mix.
Except for those vans specced for the lightest duty, the EPA doesn't measure fuel efficiency. When equipped with the base 4.3-liter V6, an Express van can achieve 20 mpg in highway driving. To its credit, GM has been at the forefront of building efficient V8 powertrains; if carrying eight, the Express 1500 remains at least as efficient as taking two typically mid-size cars to transport the same number of people.
If a collision zone provides a barrier of safety, an almost empty Express van should be the safest vehicle on the road. Thankfully, GM has also given consideration to elements of both active safety (your ability to avoid the accident) and passive safety (the ability to survive an accident). Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering can assist in guiding you around a collision, while four-wheel disc braking with ABS and dynamic rear proportioning can reduce the drama inherent in stopping a loaded truck. Also standard on all Express vans is StabiliTrak, GM's electronic stability control. Available head curtain side airbags and lap and shoulder belts for center seat passengers (standard) wraps up the Express's safety menu.
Driving Impressions
Piloting an Express, or anything else within this full-size genre, is a bit like steering a boat. Ponderous proportions typically make for ponderous handling, and in this regard the Express won't disappoint. That said, GM engineers have done an admirable job of massaging the beast out of this beast, and when equipped with any of the V8s, it goes about its business with a surprising degree of eagerness. Given its separate chassis and wide-ranging powertrains, the Express is not unlike an older Suburban, and Suburban enthusiasts typically measure its life cycle in decades.
Other Trucks to Consider
Ford Transit Connect - Having enjoyed a surprisingly good reception for its more compact Transit Connect, Ford plans to offer the Connect's full-size brother in the U.S. market soon.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Select Mercedes dealerships are offering the Sprinter, a van imported from Europe.
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We'd equip an eight-passenger Express with the optional 5.3-liter V8, all-wheel drive and just enough comfort and convenience accessories to make it livable for a three-week grand tour. With room for everything a family of four could possibly carry, along with bike storage inside (rather than on top of) the van, the Express would make a great base camp for any weekend or weeks-long adventure. And you'd be out the door for under $35,000.


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Course Details
PSY330 Psychology of Fear: Terrorism in the 21st Century
This class explores the influence of fear focusing on attitude change and the persuasion process. The aim of terrorism is to create fear and draw attention. Terrorism is used by the weak to arouse fear and create conflict.
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text: « Return to Search Corey E. Collins, D.O., Elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of Massachusetts Medical Society May 16, 2014 BOSTON (May 16, 2014) – Massachusetts Eye and Ear physician Corey E. Collins, D.O., has been elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Massachusetts Medical Society, the statewide professional association of physicians with more than 24,000 members. Elected at the organization's annual meeting May 15 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, he will serve a one-year term in that leadership post for the society. Dr. Collins, who is Director of Pediatric Anesthesia and an Anesthesiologist at Mass. Eye and Ear, has served the medical society in many capacities since becoming a member in 1997. He is a member of the society's committees on Finance and Strategic Planning, and currently chairs the Committee on Membership. He previously chaired the Resident and Fellows Section and served on the Committee on Legislation and Task Forces on House of Delegates Procedures and Prescription Advertising and Costs. Since 2005, he has been a member of the House of Delegates. In addition to his committee work for the society, Dr. Collins has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Medical Society and Alliance Charitable Foundation since 2011, and he will begin a three-year term as chairman of the board this June. Dr. Collins is also a member of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Activism Committee. In 2009, he became a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. At Mass. Eye and Ear, Dr. Collins oversees the administration of anesthesia care to pediatric patients for both simple and complex ophthalmologic and head and neck surgery. He currently chairs Mass. Eye and Ear's Medical Staff Code Committee and is a member of the Mass. Eye and Ear-MGH Collaborative Working Group. A published author of a number of scholarly articles on the care of pediatric surgical patients, Dr. Collins is also active in teaching clinical anesthesia and providing individualized educational sessions for residents from Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the University of New England in Maine. Since 2006, he has been an instructor at Harvard Medical School. He has also participated in volunteer humanitarian efforts in Peru and Ecuador, providing surgery for children in those nations. A 1990 graduate of the University of Connecticut with a B.S. in molecular and cellular biology, Dr. Collins earned his D.O. from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine in 2000 and was president of his graduating class. He is the recipient of the Anesthesia Teaching Award from the Harvard Medical School Class of 2005, and is a member of Sigma Sigma Phi, the National Honorary Osteopathic Medicine Fraternity. He is a veteran of military service, having served in the United States Navy from 1987-1992. The Massachusetts Medical Society, with more than 24,000 physicians and student members, is dedicated to educating and advocating for the patients and physicians of Massachusetts. The Society, under the auspices of NEJM Group, publishes the New England Journal of Medicine, a leading global medical journal and web site, and NEJM Journal Watch alerts and publications covering 13 specialties. The Society is also a leader in continuing medical education for health care professionals throughout Massachusetts, conducting a variety of medical education programs for physicians and health care professionals. Founded in 1781, MMS is the oldest continuously operating medical society in the country. (Information for this release provided by Rick Gulla, Mass. Medical Society, 781-434-7101, firstname.lastname@example.com)


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Perennial to trees, from membranous bulb, fibrous corm, scaly rhizome, or erect caudex
Stem generally underground
Leaves generally basal, often withering early, alternate, generally ± linear
Inflorescence various, generally bracted
Flower generally bisexual, generally radial; perianth often showy, segments generally 6 in two petal-like whorls (outer sometimes sepal-like), free or fused at base; stamens 6 (or 3 + generally 3 ± petal-like staminodes), filaments sometimes attached to perianth or fused into a tube or crown; ovary superior or inferior, chambers 3, placentas generally axile, style generally 1, stigmas generally 3
Fruit: generally capsule, loculicidal or septicidal (berry or nut)
Genera in family: ± 300 genera, 4600 species: especially ± dry temp and subtropical; many cultivated for ornamental or food;
some TOXIC. Here includes genera sometimes treated in Agavaceae, Amaryllidaceae, and other families.
Perennial from subspheric, dark-brown-fibrous-coated corm with daughter corms
Leaves basal, generally 35, linear (generally crescent-shaped in X -section), entire, glabrous
Inflorescence umbel-like, scapose, open (pedicels > flowers); axis slender, straight, cylindric; bracts scarious
Flower erect; perianth outer surface shiny, tube narrowly bell- to funnel-shaped, lobes 6 in 2 petal-like whorls, inner wider; staminodes (0)3, generally much unlike stamens, often ± inrolled as seen from above; stamens 3, epipetalous, opposite inner perianth, ± = style, anthers attached at base; style 1, stigma with 3 decurrent wings
Fruit: capsule, sessile, ovoid, loculidical
Seeds black, lined
Species in genus: 13 species: coastal w US, especially n CA
Etymology: (Brodie, Scottish plantsman)
Reference: [Niehaus 1971 Univ Calif Publ Bot 60:166]
Corm coat coarsely fibrous
Inflorescence: axis 2070 cm, stout; pedicels 210 cm
Flower: perianth pale lilac (white), tube 912 mm, cylindric (translucent, splitting in fruit), lobes ascending, 2030 mm, 410 mm wide, tips recurved; staminodes 1627 mm, erect, linear, generally flat, white to pale lilac, margins inrolled 1/41/2; filaments 710 mm, wider at base, rarely with a forked appendage, anthers 912 mm, linear; ovary 511 mm, style 1523 mm
Chromosomes: n=6,12
Ecology: Grassland, open woodland, chaparral, gravelly clay soils or serpentine
Elevation: 60900 m.
Bioregional distribution: North Coast Ranges, n Sierra Nevada.


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Replacing dark roofing and pavement with lighter, more reflective materials could reduce temperatures in cities and offset significant quantities of carbon dioxide emissions. In an article published in the journal Climatic Change, researchers estimate that replacing 100 square feet of dark colored roof with a white roof could offset about a metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions, in addition to reducing local temperatures and improving local air quality.
Hashem Akbari, lead author of the report, says that using lighter colored, more reflective roofing and pavement materials is not a silver bullet to the problem of climate change, but could buy much-needed time to make more profound changes. We'll talk with him about the idea, and his desire to have the 100 largest cities in the world paint the town white for energy savings.


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by George Zamora
SOCORRO, N.M., May 18, 2004 – The New Mexico Tech Board of Regents has officially approved a purchase agreement that allows the state-supported research university in Socorro to move forward on becoming the owner of Playas, New Mexico.
Federal funding which will be provided for the southwestern New Mexico town's purchase price of $5 million is expected to be approved as early as next week through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the university's governing board was told prior to the decisive vote taken at today's monthly meeting.
Earlier this year, administrators from New Mexico Tech and Phelps Dodge Corporation, the current owner of Playas, signed off on a real estate deal that will transform the remote company town into a real-world training and research facility for the university's burgeoning Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program and other national domestic preparedness programs.
Playas, which is located in Hidalgo County, in the "bootheel" area of New Mexico, was once a bustling small town with a population of about 1,000 residents.
After Phelps Dodge Corporation closed down its nearby copper-smelting operations in 1999, most of the workers who had lived in Playas moved elsewhere, essentially leaving behind a modern-day ghost town.
The mining company then decided to put the 640-acre township, along with its 259 homes, six apartment buildings, and various community facilities, as well as the surrounding 1,200 acres, up for sale around December 2002.
Negotiations between New Mexico Tech and Phelps Dodge to purchase Playas have been ongoing for more than a year now.
"Our intention in purchasing Playas is not to deplete any programs that are already established in Socorro," said Van Romero, New Mexico Tech's vice president for research and economic development. "Rather, the purchase of Playas is intended to accommodate the expansion of research and training programs at New Mexico Tech."
New Mexico Tech President Daniel H. López also assured the university's regents that buying Playas does not mean that jobs will be taken away from the Socorro campus.
"The infrastructure support for Playas will remain largely in Socorro," López said, "and that will actually create more economic activity in Socorro, as well as Hidalgo County. . . . I suspect, once we get going in Playas, we'll have more opportunities being created for everyone involved than we can visualize at this time."
The New Mexico Tech President also reminded the university's board of regents that the pending purchase of Playas by New Mexico Tech is still subject to approval by state agencies, such as the State Board of Finance and the Commission on Higher Education, before the university can actually become the town's owner.


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The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) accepted public comments in
written form throughout its charter; a total of 435 submissions were received.
Many submissions contained information for consideration, but not specific recommendations.
A total of 377 submissions with recommendations for the Committee were received.
Although only those submissions with recommendations received before May 12,
2004, are summarized here, the Committee members were provided with copies of
all public comments through August 10, 2004. Written public comments were received
from individuals, interest groups, industry, academia, and state and Federal
Government agencies. Of these 377 submissions, 172 were copies of a form letter
(or slight variations on the form letter language) from the Dr. Joseph Mercola's
No-Grain Diet Web site.
Some individuals presented public comments as oral testimony during the January
28–29, 2004, meeting of the Committee. These comments are summarized in the minutes
of that public meeting (http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/
All public comments were distributed to the entire Committee for review. Public
input helped the Committee gather background information and understand consumer
perceptions, and the input helped ensure consideration of important topics.
The following is a summary of the specific recommendations, other comments,
and suggested resource materials that were submitted in writing by the public.
The material is organized in the following categories:
General Recommendations: Format, Scope, Target Audience, Process,
Implementation, Communication, Content of Dietary Guidelines
Healthy Weight
Physical Activity
Food Guide Pyramid/Variety
Fruits and Vegetables
Food Safety
Alcoholic Beverages
Suggested Resources
When submissions included recommendations or other kinds of comments on more
than one topic, which often was the case, the comments were separated and placed
in the appropriate category. When more than one person or organization made a
comment, the number in parentheses following the comment indicates the number
of persons doing so. (In cases in which the same comment was received by more
than five commenters, this is indicated by "numerous.") Suggested resource materials
are listed by title in the last section of this Appendix.
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A lot of the language is too basic for Americans; use the space to say something
more meaningful.
Change the name of the Dietary Guidelines to "the Dietary and Physical
Activity Guidelines." (2)
Create two separate documents: one for consumers and one for policymakers.
Consider the Dietary Guidelines and the Food Guide Pyramid as two prongs
to promote eating behavior change in the population.
Provide dietary advice that is easily understood and applicable to the American
public. (2)
Make the Dietary Guidelines relevant for consumers today. (2)
Make suggestions for following the Dietary Guidelines relevant to consumers'
lifestyles. (3)
Set realistic goals to achieve change in consumer behaviors.
Keep the message of how to fit eating healthfully into your life simple.
Consider the Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid as two prongs
to promote eating behavior change in the population.
Encourage harmonization between the Food Guide Pyramid, Dietary Guidelines,
and Nutrition Facts Panel. (2)
Harmonize the Dietary Guidelines with Canadian, European, and World
Health Organization guidelines.
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines must comply with the Information Quality
Use a grading system for scientific information so that the "best" information
is brought to the forefront.
Don't be influenced by the current state of American food industries. (2)
Use the results of scientific research in setting the Dietary Guidelines.
Basing the Dietary Guidelines on scientific evidence will boost the public trust
in the Dietary Guidelines. (2)
Don't base the Dietary Guidelines on scientific developments only;
scientific studies can produce scientific rationale for conflicting advice.
Set aside the idea of not making changes so to not confuse the public; "follow
the evidence."
Don't try to make Dietary Guidelines fit all individuals. There isn't
a "one size fits all" diet. (2)
Remove the focus on calories and focus instead on food choices and serving sizes.
Insert the words "calorie" and "calories" into the text and further change the
text to match language used by Americans.
Emphasize the relationship between energy intake (calories) and energy expenditure
(physical activity), as well as the message that all foods and beverages in moderation
fit in a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Consider the research that shows that making small changes in consumption and
activity patterns can have a positive impact on health.
Focus on improving the overall quality of the American diet. Correct deficiencies;
don't simply focus on "excesses."
Continue emphasis on overall dietary patterns.
Deal with the "explosive" amount of information and advertising/marketing in
the food environment.
Revise the Dietary Guidelines to meet the unique nutritional needs
of the diverse groups of the United States and the important need for cultural
literacy and competency in the development of the nutrition education materials
and initiatives.
Provide realistic, culturally appropriate approaches and messages to minority
and underserved audiences.
The Dietary Guidelines should be intended for healthy Americans.
Have separate guidelines for the elderly.
Develop separate guidelines for children, adults, and seniors.
Create separate guidelines for the treatment of obesity.
Present population-level dietary guidance along with messages for the public
that lead to positive behavior change at the individual level.
It is inappropriate to use a sedentary, reference-sized individual to determine
the target calorie levels. (2)
The use of sedentary, reference-sized individuals in assigning target calorie
levels is appropriate.
Use "low-active" rather than sedentary energy levels as the target for recommendations.
Help make our schools models of the latest and best health practices.
Make recommendations for foods and beverages to be served in school settings.
Government should not be involved in deciding on Dietary Guidelines for
Part of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee process must be to clarify
the standard of evidence that is appropriate for policy guidance in the nutrition
Test the Dietary Guidelines and related materials with target audiences.
Evaluate the impact of the Dietary Guidelines at periodic intervals.
The Dietary Guidelines must have clear measurement and evaluation.
What evidence exists to assert that the Dietary Guidelines and Food
Guide Pyramid are effective public health policy and communication tools?
Implementation of Dietary Guidelines should trigger behavioral change.
Include a section in the Dietary Guidelines explaining how consumers
should interpret newsstories on nutrition and diet studies.
The Dietary Guidelines are ambiguous and lack concrete, actionable
steps. Recommend the application of nutrition education behavioral and theoretical
models to be put into practice by recommending actionable consumer language.
Include in the Dietary Guidelines report a communication plan, including
a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the messages and outreach.
Prepare the consumer for continuing advancements in science and consequent additional
revisions of the Dietary Guidelines in the future.
Encourage public/private partnerships to help communicate the 2005 Dietary
Consider the practicalities of food science and consumer behavior and education.
Use simple, accurate messages.
Guidelines should provide educators and parents with tools to be good role models.
Guidelines must be supported by nutrition and education programs.
Any discussion on discretionary calories must identify a baseline diet, which
may be best done with an interactive Web tool that allows Americans to assess
remaining calories after Food Guide Pyramid choices.
Revise the guidelines; evidence exists that following the existing guidelines
would result in dietary patterns that are nutritionally inadequate.
Stop promoting three meals a day.
Lack of fiber and too much unhealthy fat should be mentioned in warnings in
the Dietary Guidelines.
Investigate the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar, insulin, and obesity.
Be realistic in recommendations about discretionary calories so as not to target
any one food or food group.
The DGAC should use Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) instead of Recommended
Daily Allowance (RDA) as the basis for setting nutrient goals for the population.
The RDAs and Adequate Intakes (AIs) are the correct numbers to use in all types
of planning for individuals and are the appropriate targets in the design of
the Food Guide Pyramid and the Dietary Guidelines.
Confirm the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Small Steps approach
as a matter of public health policy.
Cite specific examples of how a diet following the Dietary
Guidelines has been
shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Discuss how grains, sugars, and carbohydrates contribute to most of the major
Make recommendations for a diet that can be used to control insulin and diabetes.
Recommend a low-fat, plant-based diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Recommend home-cooked meals with family and enjoying three good meals a day.
Stress that food consumption activities should be fun and cooking and eating
can be enjoyed as a family.
Discuss the impact of eating meals as a family as a lifestyle goal.
Guidelines must recognize the role that enjoyment of food plays in our lives.
Serving sizes in the Dietary Guidelines, Food Guide Pyramid, and Nutrition
Facts Panel should be harmonized. (3)
The Dietary Guidelines should more clearly define what "a serving"
means. People are eating too much because the serving suggestions of the Dietary
Guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid are confusing and most people consider
a "serving" to be bigger than what is meant in the 2000 Dietary Guidelines
and the Food Guide Pyramid.
Serving sizes should be listed in grams. If it is decided to list them by volume
(i.e., cups), both volume and mass (in metric units) should be listed.
It is not appropriate to use quantities (cups and ounces) instead of servings.
List quantities in cups and/or ounces instead of servings.
Include the weight of recommended servings in grams and ounces.
Focus on serving sizes and "food exchanges."
Promote moderation in portion size.
Stress sensible portion sizes.
Stress the importance of portion control in a meaningful way.
Address satiety/hunger cues and portion control.
Base the Dietary Guidelines on a diet that will provide an adequate
nutrient intake.
Set realistic consumption levels for sugars and fats.
Consider the difficulty of meeting the new Institute of Medicine (IOM) requirements
for potassium when making a potassium recommendation.
Consider peanuts and peanut butter as "good sources" of vitamin E that can help
Americans meet current recommendations for vitamin E.
List peanuts and peanut butter in addition to nuts as foods that contain healthy
unsaturated fat in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines.
Let the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) science set the standard for micro-
and macronutrient intake goals.
Ensure adequate intake of vitamin E according to the DRI set by IOM and identify
plant oils as sources of dietary vitamin E.
Recommend options for consuming 400 micrograms of synthetic folic acid daily,
either from a multivitamin that contains 400 micrograms of folic acid or from
fortified foods.
Discuss the role of rice as a means to increase consumption of vegetables and
Stress that strawberries provide nutrients not found in other fruits; strawberries
should be 1 of the 5 to 10 fruits and vegetables consumed each day.
Encourage the consumption of nutrient-rich, low-energy dense foods like mushrooms.
Recommend at least one serving of plant protein a day.
Recommend less than one serving of french fries a week.
Include almonds in the guidelines. Almonds are an excellent source of vitamin
E and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
Cite avocados as an example when emphasizing the importance of consuming a variety
of health-promoting fruits and vegetables in the Dietary Guidelines.
Clarify the different benefits of refined grains, such as pasta, for a healthy
diet, and help consumers understand that pasta is a vehicle for nutritious and
healthy weight management. (2)
Recommend two servings of fatty fish per week.
Include a statement that soy foods have been identified as an important dietary
factor in decreasing risk for cardiovascular disease by lowering LDL cholesterol
and increasing arterial compliance.
Remove all soy products from both animal and human diets until they are granted
generally-recognized-as-safe (GRAS) status.
Remove any mention of soy foods from the Dietary Guidelines.
Recommend research on a diet including soy foods.
Address genetically modified foods in the Dietary Guidelines.
Recommend that genetically modified foods be avoided in the Americandiet. (2)
Include information on organic foods in the Dietary Guidelines, including
a definition of organic.
Stress the importance of consuming organic foods.
Recommend the consumption of organic foods as opposed to "chemically nourished
Discourage the consumption of processed foods, especially foods high in high-fructose
corn syrup (HFCS) and trans fats.
Remove any kind of processed food from the Dietary Guidelines. Processed
foods in general are responsible for an increased prevalence of a variety of
Recommend the consumption of whole foods instead of processed foods. (4)
Restrict processed, refined, or synthetic foods.
Recommend low consumption of processed foods.
Stress that dietary supplements do not take the place of fruits and vegetables
or other whole foods.
Include a statement about the fact that multivitamins, as a complement to a
healthy diet, are a simple, safe, and cost-effective preventive measure.
Recommend the use of a daily multivitamin for the elderly.
Consider advising Americans about the role that a simple and inexpensive daily
multivitamin can play in promoting health and helping prevent disease.
Address the need for a recommendation from a healthcare provider before taking
a dietary supplement.
Consider multivitamin use as a complementary means for all Americans to help
meet nutrient needs, especially lower income, less educated subgroups of our
The focus should be on energy balance.
There should be separate Dietary Guidelines intended for weight loss.
Address the continued imbalance between food consumption and activity.
Focus on healthy food choices and not weight management.
Put the emphasis on prevention in this section of the Dietary Guidelines.
The weight guideline in the 2000 Dietary Guidelines should be maintained.
The DGAC should shift focus from "added sugars" to the importance of physical
activity and promote moderation in portion size in maintaining healthy body weight.
Do not overemphasize physical activity over diet as the primary cause of overweight
and obesity.
Give specific advice regarding safe, effective ways to achieve and maintain
a healthy weight while reducing chronic disease risk.
Decrease the grains recommendation for children. Six to eleven "bread servings"
is too much for the predominantly sedentary lifestyle of today's youth and is
contributing to obesity in youths.
Stress that good eating habits should be established early in life to prevent
overweight and/or obesity.
Stress that banning soft drinks in schools will not solve the childhood obesity
Although the Dietary Guidelines are not a treatment guide for obesity,
it would be inappropriate not to address obesity.
By addressing the needs of the overweight and obese, the DGAC also will be addressing
the needs of healthy Americans.
Neither the Dietary Guidelines nor the Food Guide Pyramid need revision
to affect the obesity issue—people just need to start following them!
Encourage the use of nuts in weight maintenance and stress the fact that the
consumption of high-fat nuts does not contribute to overweight and obesity.
Make the connection between diet/overweight/obesity and diseases.
Advise consumers to avoid products that claim they cause weight loss without
changing diet.
Thoroughly examine all the available science on weight management as the Committee
updates the Dietary Guidelines.
Acknowledge current diet trends and provide advice to help consumers choose
among them. (2)
Add a guideline in response to fad diets. (2)
Instruct consumers that fad diets that recommend focusing on one group of macronutrients
can be dangerous.
The carbohydrate intake controversy should be addressed in the Dietary Guidelines.
Make accommodations for low-carbohydrate lifestyles in the Dietary Guidelines.
The DGAC should recommend a diet low in both grain products and sugar. (Numerous)
The Dietary Guidelines should warn of the dangers of low-carbohydrate,
high-protein, and high-fat diets. (2)
The Dietary Guidelines should not promote a diet low in carbohydrates.
Inform consumers that low-carbohydrate foods can still contribute to weight
Warn consumers that low-carbohydrate diets are low in fiber.
Warn consumers against the use of high-protein, carbohydrate-restricted diets.
Research continues to support the idea that high-carbohydrate diets that include
dietary fiber are linked to reduced body weight.
The DGAC should recommend further study of low-carbohydrate diets and possible
inclusion of them in the Dietary Guidelines as an option for healthy
weight loss.
Advocate the "No-Grain Diet"—replacing grain carbohydrates with vegetable greens
and limiting or avoiding sugar. (Numerous)
The DGAC should define carbohydrates and establish a daily reference value for
carbohydrates so manufacturers can make nutrient content claims.
Physical activity should be an integral part of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines.
Amplify attention to physical activity in the Dietary Guidelines. (3)
Reduce the emphasis on exercise and physical activity in the Dietary Guidelines.
Explain the concept of energy balance and how physical activity fits into the
equation. (4)
Integrate recommendations about energy intake with energy expenditure.
Promote a physically active lifestyle. (Numerous)
Either increase the amount of physical activity in schools or decrease the
amount that sedentary children are fed.
Physical activity goals should be set in the Dietary Guidelines similar
to the nutritional goals in developing the daily food patterns.
Discuss physical activity in terms of raising the metabolic rate and not in
terms of earning extra calories to eat.
Consider including the following statement: "Individuals need to develop individual
lifestyle plans that allow them to make small changes over time in eating and
physical activity patterns that cumulatively move them closer to living consistent
with the Dietary Guidelines."
Provide examples of what types of activities count as physical activity.
Encourage limiting TV and video game time.
Consider a separate conclusive statement on energy balance: "To achieve optimum
health, individuals need to achieve personal energy balance by monitoring and
matching caloric intake with physical activity levels.
Use a comprehensive approach to energy intake and energy expenditure.
Continue to emphasize the importance of selecting a variety of choices.
Be more specific in examples provided in the "aim for variety" section. The
Food Guide Pyramid should be abandoned in favor of returning to the concept of
the four food groups. (4)
Remove the Food Guide Pyramid from the new Dietary Guidelines or revise
it extensively. (3)
Do not revise the Food Guide Pyramid.
Structure the Food Guide Pyramid with fruits and vegetables at the base, meats,
nuts, and dairy in the middle, and carbohydrates at the top.
Put vegetables and fruits at the base of the Food Guide Pyramid.
The new Pyramid featured in the January 20, 2003, issue of Newsweek
is better for health than the current Food Guide Pyramid.
Recommend the Food Pyramid in the book Enter the Zone.
Use a different shape for the Food Guide Pyramid.
Change the Food Guide Pyramid to accurately reflect the
detail in the Dietary
Guidelines. The statement "Let the Pyramid Guide Your
Food Choices" is inadequate to account for the different
types of fats, protein, and other nutrients
in different foods from the same section of the Food Guide
Replace "Let the Pyramid Guide Your Food Choices" with "Choose a Diet Built
From Plant Foods."
Separate grains from carbohydrates both on the Food Guide Pyramid and the food
Reaffirm the role of carbohydrate-containing foods in the American diet.
Shift legumes and starchy vegetables to the grain group in the Food Guide Pyramid.
Include legumes only in the meat group of the Food Guide Pyramid.
Add more nondairy sources of calcium to the dairy group of the Food Guide Pyramid
and rename it the "Non-Dairy and Dairy Protein and Calcium Group." (2)
Include pictures of nondairy calcium/milk alternatives in the dairy section
of the Food Guide Pyramid.
Add more non-animal-based sources of protein to the meat and beans group and
rename it "Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Dries Beans, and Nuts (non-Animal and Animal
Protein, Mineral, and Vitamin Sources)."
Consider adding almonds to the graphic for the meats and beans group of the
Food Guide Pyramid.
Fruits and vegetables have different glycemic indices and as such should be
in different groups on the Food Guide Pyramid.
Separate fruits and vegetables on the Food Guide Pyramid and limit fruits.
Revise the fruits graphic on the Food Guide Pyramid to include more than just
the three fruits currently shown.
Specifically state "whole grains" in the base of the Food Guide Pyramid. (3)
Recommend a Food Guide Pyramid with less emphasis on grains. (2)
Recommend minimizing the intake of grains and sugars in the Food Guide Pyramid
and Dietary Guidelines. (2)
Eliminate added sugar from the Food Guide Pyramid entirely. (2)
Suggest limits for foods at the tip of the Food Guide Pyramid.
Suggest that the Food Guide Pyramid be positioned on "a solid base of physical
Include physical activity as a section of the Food Guide Pyramid.
Include a guideline for the consumption of pure, clean water.
Include water consumption guidelines in the Dietary Guidelines and
Food Guide Pyramid.
Advocate a diet low in high-glycemic-index foods.
Cite specific examples of how a diet deficient in certain
nutrients can cause short- and long-term developmental
problems in children.
Stress food choices from all Food Guide Pyramid groups—not plant-based foods
only—because each group provides essential nutrients that others do not.
Refined, processed, irradiated, and genetically modified foods have no place
in the Dietary Guidelines.
The Dietary Guidelines should provide positive dietary guidance to
consumers that allows for flexibility and choice as part of a realistic and healthy
lifestyle that can be maintained over time.
The critical message from the Dietary Guidelines should be that people
need to meet their nutrient needs within their energy needs.
Consider a new guideline that instructs consumers to "Choose Foods That Are
Naturally Nutrient Rich First." (2)
The DGAC should recommend that consumers eat more foods that are naturally nutrient
rich. (2)
Recommend inclusion of the concept of nutrient density of whole foods.
Make recommendations in terms of whole foods. (2)
Introduce an index called calories for nutrition (CFN) that will help consumers
choose nutrient-rich foods.
Rather than listing nutrients to avoid (i.e., saturated fats), give specific
examples of foods typically high in the nutrients to avoid.
Expand the Dietary Guidelines to specifically reference "powerhouse"
fruits and vegetables.
Emphasize quality choices within each food grouping.
Place an emphasis on food quality within each group and identify nutrient-rich
Emphasize quality and not quantity or category. (2)
Distinguish between foods with poor nutritional quality and high nutritional
Use "eat less" or "limit" for foods of poor nutritional quality.
There are no good and bad foods; all foods fit into a diet according to the
Dietary Guidelines.
Emphasize the relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure as well
as a message that all foods and beverages in moderation fit into a balanced diet
and healthy lifestyle.
Add a guideline stating clearly that some foods and drinks are better for health
than others.
Stop avoiding the issue of differentiating between good and bad foods and admit
that some foods are less healthful than others.
Stress in the Dietary Guidelines that canned foods are nutritionally
comparable to other food forms; they are packaged as a convenient, safe, and
affordable way to get nutrients.
Endorse the consumption of carbohydrates, including both whole-grain and refined-grain
foods, with appropriate quantities of proteins and fats.
Include information on food allergies and sensitivities.
Do not tell people to eat cereal to get iron and calcium.
Encourage a diet based on plant foods and not animal-derived products.
Encourage the consumption of vegetarian and vegan diets; such diets come closer
to meeting the Dietary Guidelines than nonvegetarian diets.
Recommend a vegetarian/vegan diet. Vitamin B12 deficiency is the only defensible
criticism of a vegan diet.
Place more emphasis on the benefits of a vegetarian diet. (2)
Explicitly endorse a low-fat vegetarian diet as the healthiest diet available
rather than just stating that vegetarian diets can be consistent with the Dietary
Recommend a more prominent vegan/vegetarian influence in the Dietary Guidelines.
Maintain the current levels of carbohydrates and grains as part of a healthy
Change "Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains" to "Choose
whole grains whenever possible."
Change the statement "Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains"
to "Choose a variety of whole grains daily."
Reduce the breads and cereals recommendation to 5 to 10 servings per day.
Recommend research that shows that wheat products are harmful. (2)
Replace grains with vegetable greens in the Dietary Guidelines.
Recommend a diet with limited grain consumption. (Numerous)
Stress that consumers need to eat different grains, not more grains.
Give examples of healthy and unhealthy grains.
Ensure that the value of all grains is emphasized in the final recommendations.
Focus on concepts such as the quality and quantity of carbohydrates for consumer
Recommend a diet devoid of grain products of any kind. (2)
Strengthen the whole-grain recommendation in the Dietary Guidelines.
Encourage the consumption of whole grains in the diet. (3)
Define "whole grain" and advise consumers about how to identify whole-grain
Stress that whole grains in the diet protect against many diseases. (3)
Explain that whole-grain carbohydrates are a healthier alternative to refined
Stress that even though bran cereals are not "whole grains," consumption of
them provides the bran that is missing in refined grains.
Differentiate between whole grains and refined grains.
Explain what the "enriched" in enriched pasta means.
Explain that reducing consumption of enriched, fortified grains will affect
nutrient consumption by removing nutrients with which these grains are currently
fortified; this must be considered in dietary recommendations.
Emphasize the importance of fortified and enriched grains as part of a healthful
Explain what the "refined" in refined grains means.
Recommend the elimination of processed grains. (2)
Recommend a diet low in processed grains. (4)
Eliminate starches and refined, simple carbohydrates. (2)
Remove processed carbohydrates from the Dietary Guidelines; processed
carbohydrates are devoid of minerals and vitamins.
Position refined grains in the "use sparingly" category.
Explain the glycemic index: "The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates by the
speed they enter the blood stream and stimulate insulin. Whole-grain foods have
a lower glycemic index than sugar and refined grains. Whole grains provide long-lasting
energy and need less insulin."
Include a statement that pasta is a low-glycemic-index food and is a good source
of folic acid and other important nutrients.
Recommend a diet low in sugar and processed, high-glycemic-index carbohydrates.
Recognize that fruits and vegetables are currently underconsumed and aggressively
promote them.
Continue to have the fruit and vegetable guideline: eat 5 to 10 servings a day.
Recommend consumption of more servings of fruits and vegetables in the Dietary
Guidelines. (4)
Recognize and explain the important and unique role fruits and vegetables play
in health promotion and disease prevention.
Emphasize the benefits of consuming a wider variety of fruits.
Make recommendations for how to choose vegetables and fruits to get necessary
Explain that fried vegetables are not a substitute for fresh vegetables.
Suggest that people eat fruits and vegetables in place of foods that are high
in calories and low in nutrients.
Guide individuals to low-fat diets built from plant foods.
Recommend a very strict diet consisting of up to 75 percent raw vegetables.
Recommend a plant-based diet (vegetables, legumes, nuts).
Explain what a serving of a fruit or vegetable is.
Feature fruits and vegetables in any guidelines or advice focusing on fiber.
Integrate and reinforce actionable messages about fruit and vegetables.
Continue to feature oranges in the new Dietary Guidelines and supporting Food
Guide Pyramid graphic.
Educate Americans about the role that "good carbohydrates," like fresh citrus
and other fruits and vegetables, can play in a healthy, balanced diet.
Stress that pasteurized, 100-percent fruit juice is an affordable, easy source
of vitamin C, folate, potassium, and even calcium in fortified juices.
Emphasize that there is no association between feeding fruit juice to children
and childhood obesity.
Advise limiting fruit juice, especially for children.
Encourage limiting the consumption of sugars in fruit juices and similar preparations.
Consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with the prevention of lung
cancer, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and stroke.
Consider the nutritional benefits of the citrus fruit category as a whole. Fruits
offer health-promoting nutrients and phytochemicals that play a vital role in
several life-sustaining functions, including cardiovascular disease and immunity.
Provide a message about variety, which is particularly critical concerning
fruits and vegetables.
Include the concept of color as a way for consumers to practice the concept
of variety for both fruits and vegetables. (3)
Change the name of the "Milk, yogurt, and cheese group" (Milk group) to "Calcium-Rich
Foods Group" and add nondairy calcium sources to the group listing.
Instead of having dairy products as an entire section on the Food Guide Pyramid,
either include dairy products in the protein section as one option of a protein
source or create a calcium category which can include dairy products as well
as other calcium-rich foods, including dark-green leafy vegetables, soy milk,
almonds, tofu, fortified orange juice, etc.
Recommend complete elimination of pasteurized dairy products from the Dietary
Recommend 3 to 4 servings of milk and dairy products each day. (2)
Call for research that shows that dairy products are harmful.
Include dairy desserts in the "infrequently consumed" category.
List dairy products as optional and not preferred or recommended.
Advise people over age 2 years to choose low-fat or nonfat milk products.
Explain that milk and other dairy foods include calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin,
vitamin B12, protein, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin A.
Explain that both dairy products and calcium supplements positively influence
bone mineral density.
Emphasize that dairy foods are the best and most abundant natural source of
dietary calcium available to Americans.
Stress that substituting calcium-containing vegetables for dairy foods does
not realistically provide adequate dietary calcium intake.
Explain that nondairy sources of calcium are not suitable substitutes for milk.
Explain that there are effectively no dietary substitutes for dairy products,
not even soy products.
Include calcium-fortified soy products in the milk group.
Dairy recommendations are inappropriate because of the vast number of people
who are lactose intolerant. Make more recommendations for alternative calcium-containing
foods, including fortified juices.
Instead of offering suggestions of alternative calcium sources for lactose-intolerant
people, offer suggestions on how lactose maldigesters can better tolerate dairy
If recommendations reduce dairy intake to 2 to 3 servings, there must be a concomitant
increase in vegetable consumption to make up the difference in calcium intake.
Discuss the fact that milk, cheese, and yogurt naturally provide a unique combination
of nutrients and are an absolutely critical part of the solution for many of
today's health problems, including obesity.
Explain that consumption of dairy reduces the risk for overweight individuals
of developing Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS).
Explain that reduction of hypertension and obesity are associated with increased
consumption of dairy foods.
Explain that consuming dairy foods reduces the risk of osteoporosis, obesity,
cancer, and hypertension.
Stress that there is no association between dairy intake and LDL-cholesterol.
Emphasize that calcium is essential for bone growth and preservation.
Explain that consumption of dairy foods brings health benefits such as bone
health, reduced hypertension, and weight management.
Explain that children who drink flavored milk are more likely to meet their
calcium requirement through diet than those who drink unflavored milk.
Strengthen the dairy/calcium recommendation for children/adolescents; intake
among adolescent girls age 12 to 15 and 16 to 19 years has been inadequate for
30 years.
African American children and adolescents have significantly lower calcium intake
than other subpopulations.
Recommend a diet higher in protein than the diet in the 2000 Dietary Guidelines.
Recommend a diet low in protein relative to the 2000 Dietary Guidelines.
Reconsideration of any red meat consumption guidelines is warranted because
of the changes in the fat content of several cuts of red meat.
Reorder the listing of food items in the meat and beans group.
Limit red meat to 3 ounces daily.
Mandate that meat be labeled as "grass fed" or "grain fed."
Recommend that people eat meat only from grass-fed or free-range animals.
Recommend at least one nonmeat serving from the protein group.
Encourage people to eat less red meat and provide guidelines for selecting lean
meats. (2)
Discuss the new qualified health claim for nuts and reduced risk of heart disease
and promote the substitution of nuts for other saturated-fat-containing protein.
Separate plant and animal protein sources in the Dietary Guidelines.
Include limits on fish known to have high amounts of mercury, especially for
vulnerable populations.
Be cautious when communicating the research on meat and cancer, being careful
to note that any association between preserved meat and cancer is only probable
and not convincing.
Reconsider scientific research on meat and cancer risk.
Recommend a diet based on plant foods to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Call attention to EggBeaters® as an example of a pasteurized egg product
that can be safely consumed by any population.
Stress that eating canned foods leaves you at relatively low risk of foodborne
State that listeria is more important to consider for some more vulnerable subpopulations,
including pregnant women.
Advise people who eat fish caught by themselves or by family or friends to follow
local fish advisories.
Give more specific examples and assistance to consumers to be very careful about
foodborne illness.
Under "find ways to include plenty of different fruits and vegetables in your
meals and snacks," stress that if a can is opened, the uneaten portion of food
should be transferred to a clean container for refrigeration.
Explain that people should refrigerate foods to limit microbial growth.
Include washing techniques (how and when) for hands and surfaces.
Include specific advice on how to keep foods safe, including safe temperatures
for specific foods.
Recommend that manufacturers stop bleaching food and making it addictive with
all the chemicals.
Recommend that all foods should be pesticide free.
Encourage organic farming to cut out the hormones and pesticides.
Address the presence of pesticides, metals, and toxins in food.
Address the presence of viral, bacterial, and chemical contaminants in food.
Address chemical contaminants in this section of the Dietary Guidelines.
Revise the current fat guideline to indicate a clear preference for including
unsaturated fats in a moderate-fat diet and an equally clear admonition to avoid
saturated fats and high-cholesterol foods: "Replacing foods high in saturated
fats, trans fatty acids, and cholesterol with foods high in unsaturated
fats will reduce blood cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of coronary heart
Note the main sources of saturated fat and cholesterol in the guidelines: "Choose
a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol by avoiding animal products
and tropical oils."
Put greater emphasis on the fat guidelines and provide information on the relationship
between fat intake and disease.
Eliminate the reference to palm oil from the guideline for the next edition,
citing scientific evidence that reveals that palm oil affects serum lipids more
like monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) than saturated fats.
Do not set a maximum fat intake; individuals benefit from a diet of 10 to15
percent calories from fat.
Delete "sparingly" in reference to fat intake, or change the recommended fat
intake in the Dietary Guidelines so that they agree.
Do not recommend unscientific opposition to animal fats that are more stable
than some other fats (i.e., those that do not easily form free radicals).
Recommend a descriptive label for foods that contain the specified minimum amount
per serving of these types of fats.
Advise people to limit the intake of animal fats, to eat lower fat dairy products,
and to use cooking methods that allow fat to drain off and be discarded to reduce
exposures to pesticides and other chemicals.
Include the statement "Replacing foods high in unsaturated fats, trans fatty
acids, and cholesterol with foods high in unsaturated fats will reduce total
and LDL cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of coronary heart disease."
The 2000 Dietary Guidelines should be revised to indicate a clear preference
for including fats in a moderate fat diet and an equally clear admonition to
avoid saturated fats, trans fats, and high-cholesterol foods.
Provide a discussion on the differences between "good" and "bad" fats. (6)
Distinguish between the different types of fats.
Convey the health differences associated with the different fats to the consumer.
Further differentiate between types of unsaturated fats (i.e., MUFAs and omega-3
fatty acids).
Distinguish trans fat (i.e., "manmade" fat) from other fats.
Differentiate between unsaturated fats and the types of fats they contain, such
as monounsaturated and omega-3-fatty acids.
Do not recommend substitution of stearic acid for trans fats in margarine products
and trans fat content of margarine products. If this substitution were made,
the material in the trans fat category would be transferred to saturated
fat, and because the Dietary Guidelines are going to recommend that
people combine the two numbers and make their decisions anyway, the substitution
is not necessary.
Include trans fats in "Choose Sensibly, point #1" of the one-page summary of
the Dietary Guidelines, along with saturated fats, because the consumption
of trans fats has a more deleterious effect on atherogenesis and high
LDL cholesterol levels.
Do not lump all trans and saturated fats together; there are some good
and bad in each category.
Provide a discussion about good versus bad fats, elimination of trans
fat, and an increase in monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids.
Recommend elimination of the use of hydrogenated oil.
Eliminate all sources of trans fat from the diet. (4)
Limit trans fat in the diet. (2)
Separate margarine from oils in the guidelines since they contain trans
Differentiate between naturally occurring trans fatty acids and manmade
trans fatty acids.
Include a caution in the text of the Dietary Guidelines about foods
with trans fatty acids. (2)
Advise people about how to choose foods low in trans fat.
Consider strategies to promote product reformulations to remove trans
from the diet and consider the practical limitations of product reformulation.
Recognize that naturally occurring trans fatty acids, like those found
in animal products, are different from manmade trans fatty acids and
may provide health benefits.
Educate consumers about the need to reduce both saturated fats and trans
fat simultaneously in the diet.
Recommend consumption of omega-3 fatty acids. (5)
Provide information about omega-3 fatty acids to a confused public. (2)
Emphasize the health benefits associated with the consumption of "good" oils
(omega-6 versus omega-3). (3)
Encourage a balance of omega-3s and omega-6s and explain how to achieve the
desired balance. (3)
Explain that alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from flaxseed is an important source
of omega-3 fatty acids.
Convey a positive message about liquid oils and the benefits of unsaturated
Encourage further research in the area of ALA and potential health benefits.
Acknowledge that not all polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are equivalent.
Recommend a reduction in the consumption of fried products.
Revise the current guidance on salad dressings to highlight the health and taste
benefits; salad dressings and sauces can help achieve increased consumption of
fruits and vegetables.
Recommend that consumers choose unsaturated fat and prominently feature the
avocado as a food that contains "good" fat.
Explain that foods high in saturated and trans fat and cholesterol
can be nutrient rich and that there are ways to fit these kinds of foods into
Explain that fat levels in restaurant foods are much higher than home-cooked
food in most cases.
Provide advice for choosing foods based on the saturated and trans
fat levels.
Remove added sugars from food, the Food Guide Pyramid, and the Dietary
Guidelines. (2)
Recommend a low-sugar diet. (Numerous)
Make sugars a minimal part of the standard American diet. (3)
Eliminate refined sugar from the Dietary Guidelines altogether. (3)
Strengthen the sugar statement to "eat a diet low in sugar" instead of "moderate
your intake of sugar."
Strengthen the current sugars guideline. (2)
Replace "Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars" with
"Choose beverages and foods to minimize your intake of sugars." (2)
Word the guideline for sugars, "Limit intake of processed foods and beverages
in order to reduce sugar intake."
Recommend research to investigate the harmful effects of processed carbohydrates
and sugar.
Include sugar in the "limit these dietary components" section of the Dietary
Added sugars should not be differentiated from naturally occurring sugars;
there is no peer-reviewed, scientific base. (2)
The sugars guideline should reflect sugars intake in the context of the entire
diet and deemphasize the concept of "added sugars."
There are contradictions in the 2000 Dietary Guidelines regarding added
sugars. Correct this in the 2005 version of the Dietary Guidelines.
Stress that amounts of added sugar discussed in the Dietary Guidelines
are minimum amounts, NOT recommendations for eating added sugar.
Deemphasize references to added sugars in the text of the Dietary Guidelines.
List the amounts of added sugar allowable in the diet in a table, along with
the overall caloric intake for the particular added-sugar limit.
Include a recommended upper limit in grams of sugar in an added form to food,
not to fruit.
Minimize added sugars in the diet. (2)
Limit added sugars to no more than 10 percent of daily caloric intake.
Eliminate added sugar in the diet. (3)
Do not discuss nutrient displacement in the Dietary Guidelines; there
is no validated evidence that demonstrates nutrient displacement due to consumption
of added sugars.
Do not link sugar consumption and BMI; there is no clear and consistent association
between increased intakes of added sugars and BMI or any disease save dental
Stress that obesity is caused by total caloric intake and not the intake of
added sugars.
Include a discussion of the relationship between sweetened beverages and obesity
and dental caries in children.
Link a diet low in processed sugar to improving blood sugar and "curing" diabetes.
Provide information on how a variety of diseases can be blamed on the consumption
of sugar.
Consider the metabolic and physiologic implications of sugar alcohols.
Define sugars with the same precision as fats (the term
"sugar" should be used explicitly for sucrose from sugar
cane or sugar beets).
Differentiate between the various classes of dietary sugars with the same precision
applied to dietary fats.
Recommend fewer grains, sugars, and other high-glycemic-index foods.
Remove aspartame and monosodium glutamate from food.
Sweeten food with natural sugar products instead of artificial sweeteners.
Advocate for the use of xylitol in foods instead of sugars.
Make recommendations based on hard outcomes and not on "surrogate outcomes"
(i.e., blood pressure).
Word the guideline in regard to salts, "Limit intake of processed foods and
beverages in order to reduce salt intake."
Continue to strengthen the sodium guideline; since past Dietary Guidelines
have had a salt guideline, strong scientific evidence should be required before
a guideline can be relaxed.
State that most salt is added to foods by the manufacturer and not by the consumer
and encourage manufacturers to reduce salt in their products.
Recommend that foods be manufactured with no salt.
Recommend that sea salt be used in place of table salt.
Explain that the issue with salt is not "excess sodium" but rather "deficient
potassium," "deficient calcium," or "deficient magnesium"; when consuming enough
of these other electrolytes, "salt sensitivity" is lost.
Follow recommendations from the IOM report when setting salt guidelines.
Recommend that salt intake be limited.
Note the unusually high level of salt in restaurant food.
Recommend a reduction in the sodium content in bread products.
The fact that it may be difficult or infeasible to reduce sodium commercially
should not drive the DGAC's decisions.
Link the intake of sodium with hypertension and then further link that with
heart attacks and stroke.
Confront the basic question of whether reducing dietary sodium can be expected
to improve health outcomes such as myocardial infarction and stroke.
Stress that current disease/high sodium chloride consumption associations (i.e.,
hypertension, gastric cancer, asthma, stones, osteoporosis) are not valid and
that these diseases are caused by other issues related to sodium chloride consumption
(i.e., hydrations, co-excretion of calcium with sodium).
Acknowledge that salt sensitivity is a modifiable risk factor influenced by
other dietary components.
Consider the possibility that low-salt diets can cause salt sensitivity.
Explain how limiting the intake of iodized salt could result in an increase
in the prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders.
Include a warning that drinking alcoholic beverages can negatively affect growth
and brain development in children and teens.
Recommend that alcohol consumption be limited, if consumed at all. (2)
Recommend complete elimination of alcohol from the diet.
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Beyonce to Release New Fragrance in February 2014
There's no stopping the Beyonce train. After surprising folks with her visual album this year, the R&B queen is set to drop more product in 2014. This time, it's a new fragrance called Rise.
According to Women's Wear Daily (via Fashion Snoops), Beyonce is releasing her floral-based perfume in February. The product is said to be inspired by Queen Bey's personality and visionary outlook.
"The fragrance concept is about female empowerment and finding the inner strength that makes women so beautiful," says Marsha Brooks, vice president of global marketing for fragrances in the Coty Beauty division of Coty Inc., which makes the perfume. "There is a strong sense of overcoming adversity and rising above it all."
Beyonce has sold over $400 million of her perfume collection starting with her first two scents, Pulse and Heat.
The 'XO' singer's third scent, Rise, is being described as "intoxicating, addictive and luminous floral."
"[Beyonce] has done a lot of fruity florals," explains Brooks. "She's done gourmands. Pulse was this electric citrus-y floral. This is sexy and sophisticated. We tested it in multiple countries with excellent results."
The fragrance will come in different sizes and sell for prices ranging from $39.99 to $59. The perfume will also be sold in a body lotion and shower gel.
A television commercial for the product has been shot by Jake Nava, who has helmed Beyonce's previous videos, including 'Flawless' and 'Grown Woman.'


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"I have never met a coach with such dedication and passion towards his athletes."- Max Plaxton
December 12, 2012 (Victoria, BC) – Accent Inns/Russ Hay's powered by Pacific Cycling Center (AI/RH) is proud to announce new and returning sponsors and an expanded roster for its Men's and Women's programs. The Team features a stronger Elite Men's and Women's squad, and the signing of some exciting new Under 23 and Junior talent.
Russ Hay's the Bicycle Shop and Accent Inns have returned as title sponsors of Victoria's #1 Development Team and have partnered with UCI Expert Coach, Houshang Amiri, and the Pacific Cycling Centre to deliver high performance support to the 2013 Team. "We are so excited to have the opportunity to support not only an elite class of competitors but also an organization that focuses on developing younger athletes. As a passionate cyclist myself and that we are the most bike friendly hotel chain in all of BC, being a title sponsor of the Accent Inns / Russ hay's elite cycle team has a perfect fit for our company." Says Mandy Farmer, President & CEO of Accent Inns and a real "Bike Lover".
In addition to the team being provided race equipment by Specialized Bicycles, Sugoi Performance Clothing joins the Team as official apparel and Team kit sponsor. Charles Russell, National Sales Manager, sees this sponsorship arrangement as a great way to give back to the community and to help grow the sport. "We are very excited to be the clothing sponsor of AI/RH Cycling Team. The work that the team has done over the last few seasons is nothing short of amazing. We are very supportive of the team's goals and ambitions in the development of cycling. We look forward to partnering with the team over the coming seasons and sharing in their successes."
" The team roster has seen some major changes for 2013 with the expansion of our Junior Development and Women's Program. "We wanted to extend our winning formula and expand the women's program and bolster the development of younger riders. We worked hard to keep the core together but felt it was important to make some strategic additions," said Team Manager and Russ Hay's the Bicycle Shop owner, Mike Clermont. "Our goal is to be competitive in every race we start."
The AI/RH Women's Team sees a roster of 3 women, with the addition of Nik Vogler, Haley Warkentin, and Hillery Wille. Hillery Wille is a rising young star who is transitioning into road cycling from the sport of triathlon. Hilary won 2 gold medals in triathlon at the 2011 Kamloops Western Canada Summer Games.
Returning to the Team under its Development Program is the current Junior Time Trial and Cyclocross Champion, Jordan Duncan. New additions to the development program include U17 Time Trial Champion Alex Amiri, Evan Carey, and Andrew Grant.
The Men's Elite Team has added experience and power to its numbers with the addition of local rider Lucas Koolman, Vancouver's Jeff Werner, Mike Rothengatter, and the Yukon's David Gonda.
Returning to the AI/RH Elite Men's Team are Cid Martinez, Raph Lalumiere, Curtis Dearden, Emile de Rosnay, Steven Grandy, and David Strasser. "We had a respectable year in 2012 and I am happy that we've retained the core strengths of our Men's Team for 2013," adds Mike Clermont. "We have a great balance of experience and youth, and we are all looking forward to building on the successes of 2012."
The Team is also expanding its management with the addition of David Strasser and Jon Watkin.
The team is currently planning its first winter training camp in Victoria from Dec 13 to Dec 16.
The Team
2013 Development Roster
- Alex Amiri (Victoria, BC)
- Jordan Duncan (Comox, BC)
- Evan Carey (Victoria, BC)
- Andrew Grant (Courtenay, BC)
- Hillery Willie* (Victoria, BC)
2013 Men's Roster
- Raph Lalumiere (Victoria, BC)
- Emile de Rosnay (Victoria, BC)
- Jeff Werner (Vancouver, BC)
- Cid Martinez (Vancouver, BC)
- David Strasser (Victoria, BC)
- Curtis Dearden (Victoria, BC)
- David Gonda (Whitehorse, YK)
- Mike Rothengatter (Coquitlam, BC)
- Steven Grandy (Victoria, BC)
- Lukas Koolman (Victoria, BC)
2013 Women's Roster
- Nik Vogler (Victoria, BC)
- Hilary Willie* (Victoria, BC)
- Haley Warkentin (Steinbach, MB)
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In response to the hacking of Burger King and Jeep's Twitter accounts this week, Twitter put up a new blog post encouraging people to protect their passwords.
Here are Twitter's tips:
- Use a strong password. Your password should be at least 10 characters that include upper and lower case characters, numbers, and symbols. You should always use a unique password for each website you use; that way, if one account gets compromised, the rest are safe.
- Watch out for suspicious links, and always make sure you're on Twitter.com before you enter your login information. Be cautious when clicking on links in Direct Messages. Whenever you are prompted to enter your Twitter password, just take a quick look at the URL and make sure you're actually on Twitter.com. Phishing websites will often look just like Twitter's login page, but will actually be for destinations other than Twitter. If ever in doubt, just go directly to twitter.com in your browser.
- Don't give your username and password out to unknown third parties, especially those promising to get you followers or make you money. When you give your username and password to someone else, they get complete control of your account and can lock you out of your account or take actions that cause your account to be suspended. Be wary of any application that promises to make you money or get you followers. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
- Make sure your computer and operating system is up to date with the most recent patches, upgrades, and anti-virus software. Keep your browser and operating system updated with the most current versions and patches; patches are often released to address particular security threats.
Notably missing is what Twitter plans to do on its end to protect accounts, especially big brand accounts that pay Twitter boatloads of money for promoted tweet campaigns.
One answer that has been floating around is for Twitter to let you enable a two-step verification system when logging in. That means Twitter would send you a text message with a special code whenever someone tries to log in with your account. You'd have to input that code in addition to your regular password in order to successfully log in.
Theoretically, unless a hacker also has access to your phone, he or she won't be able to access your Twitter account. Popular services like Gmail and Dropbox already allow two-step verification.
It's not the perfect solution, but it's definitely safer than a simple password.


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With over 20 years of stand-up comedy experience, Jim Breuer remains one of today's top entertainers and continues to win over audiences with his off-the-wall humor and lovable personality. Named one of Comedy Central's "100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time," Breuer has found success in various facets of the entertainment industry, and is one of the most recognizable comedians in the business. In addition to keeping busy on his current comedy tour "Heavy Metal Family Man," Breuer can also be heard on his weekly Sirius/XM Radio show "Fridays With Breuer" and podcast hit, "Podcast Masters." Jim Breuer's acclaimed autobiography, I'm Not High:(But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories about Life as a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior), was recently released on paperback. In the memoir, Breuer sheds light on his early struggles, his rise to fame and the many lessons he's learned along in an extremely funny, yet personal and touching way that fans have never seen before.
Even as a young student at Valley Stream Central High School in Long Island, NY, Jim Breuer knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. After spending several years working comedy clubs across the country, Breuer settled in as a regular on the New Yorkcomedy club circuit. After having been in New York for only seven months, Breuer landed a gig on the nationally syndicated television comedy series, Uptown Comedy Club, where he spent two seasons. However, Breuer's big break came in 1995 when he joined the cast of NBC's legendary Saturday Night Live. During his four years on SNL, Breuer quickly became a fan-favorite for his original character "Goat Boy" and his dead-on impressions of actor Joe Pesci.
Following his success on SNL, Breuer starred alongside Dave Chappelle in the cult favorite film Half Baked. He has since appeared in the popular films Dick, Titan A.E. and Beer League. His most recent film is the animated comedy, Zookeeper, featuring Kevin James, which had its theatrical release in summer 2011. On the small screen, Breuer hosted MTV's popular Beach House and VH1's Web Junk 20. His other television appearances include Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel Live and most recently, NBC's hit The Marriage Ref.
In 2008, he set out for his "Breuniversity Tour" with his 85-year-old father and a film crew. The footage that was captured blended together to create "The Jim Breuer Road Journals," which showcased what life is like on the road with a comedian and his father. Videos from that tour also sparked the making of his documentary More Than Me, which was shown at the 2009 Montreal Film Festival. In July of 2009, Breuer's one-hour Comedy Central special Let's Clear the Air premiered with hilarious topics that included what "success" really is, his SNL days and life with his elderly parents, his wife and his three daughters. Most recently, Breuer just wrapped up the national "The Anti-Social Network" tour alongside three of the country's top comedians, Dave Attell, Bill Burr, and Jim Norton.
Throughout the years, Breuer has also supported various charities through his comedy, including the Chris Farley Foundation, MusiCares, his local police and fire departments and more. Breuer currently resides in New Jersey where he enjoys spending time with his family, playing pick-up games of baseball, softball and wiffle ball, and watching the New York Mets.
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In and Out
Erik Erlendsson blogs on who the Lightning will and won't qualify before July 1st according to Jay Feaster. Note: this isn't a complete list.
IN: Paul Ranger, Ryan Craig, Karl Stewart, Mike Egener, Mitch Fritz
OUT: Doug Janik, Brady Greco, John Toffey, Morgan Cey, Adam Henrich
Analysis on the flip.
Contract talks will continue with Janik but the Lightning chose not to give him a qualifying offer because if he retained arbitration rights it would've been difficult to get Janik signed to a two-way contract.
There are no huge surprises on the list. The biggest name departing is former 2nd round pick Adam Henrich. Put simply, Henrich can't skate. A young man should not move around the rink like Dave Andreychuk. And, unlike Andreychuk, Henrich doesn't display the intelligence, talent or heart to make it in the NHL. It simply was not justifiable to keep Henrich in the organization when after three years as a pro he still couldn't establish himself in the AHL.
There's an interesting situation now developing with the exit of Morgan-Cey. Cey struggled in the second half of last season but looked like he might still stick around after the announcement that Vasily Koshechkin would not come to North America this season and Kevin Beech was not signed. Just who will be minding the nets in Mississippi of the ECHL next season. The Lightning love the ECHL for developing goaltenders but they don't have the numbers right now to put two prospects in goal in Mississippi next season unless Karri Ramo fails to make it in Tampa and the team signs another netminder. Joe Pearce? Sign Kevin Beech to a short term deal now that he's a free agent? Sign a veteran? Maybe another prospect has caught the scouts' eyes? I'd hate to see the Lightning not have two prospects in Mississippi next year because that's the one thing the ECHL is actually useful for when it comes to grooming talent.
It mystifies me why Mitch Fritz got qualified. I'm firmly convinced his skating is just too poor to ever cut it in the NHL and he's standing squarely in the way of Brandon Elliot climbing the ladder to the AHL. Elliot's not nearly the badass (pardon my francais) that Fritz is, but he skates well enough to possibly make it to the NHL some day as a Darcy Hordichuk type middleweight instigator type. Maybe there's something I'm missing here, but this doesn't make sense to me from a developmental standpoint.
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