NBR - What say ye, 69ers?

CinemaGoddess · June 2011

Is the new US "plate" instead of "pyramid" more or less helpful?

I like that it's a plate. Because it looks like a pie chart and who doesn't like pie?!

Andplusalso, the comments here are making me haz a sad.

izzourclue · June 2011

I like it. I think its way more useful to the average person than the pyramid. Plus it focuses on portion control which is a huge problem for Americans. I also like pie.

neferhathor · June 2011

i like it more than the pyramid. it's easier to understand, and like you said, who doesn't like pie?

jamiemsmith · June 2011

So much easier to interpret!

fotobird · June 2011

But now there's no section for optional foods like sweets! Damn gov't and their sly ways.

kcl22 · June 2011

In theory I think it's easier to understand than the pyramid but do I think it will actually help? No. I honestly think America is beyond help when it comes to our health.

ames71 · June 2011

I dig it.

Teal1113 · June 2011

I dig it. Much easier to understand.

Andplusalso, Like CG said its PIE, nom nom nom.

DreadLoc · June 2011

I like it. I like pie.

But there is no option for pie!

No..wait. Crust=grains and filling=fruit. The ice cream on top is the dairy.

Perfect!

SimoneSays22 · June 2011

Much easier to understand than the pyramid. I think it's great. I have actually been trying to make my plate more like it.

write2nicole · June 2011

I can see how it's more useful to people, and I can see the appeal of the pie chart look. But the asymmetry of the "pie pieces" is really throwing me off. I know the intent is to show that you should have more veggies and grains than protein and fruit, but it's bugging my brain. That's a personal issue, though.

I glanced at the comments, but I don't get what the objection is. Are they upset that it doesn't say, "McDonald's is evil," or "No sugar for you!"?

Teal1113 · June 2011

ames17:
I dig it.

jinx, you owe me a beer

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Sweeti7307 · June 2011

I think its awesome because it shows me exactly how each food group should look on my plate.

CinemaGoddess · June 2011

write2nicole:

I can see how it's more useful to people, and I can see the appeal of the pie chart look. But the asymmetry of the "pie pieces" is really throwing me off. I know the intent is to show that you should have more veggies and grains than protein and fruit, but it's bugging my brain. That's a personal issue, though.

I glanced at the comments, but I don't get what the objection is. Are they upset that it doesn't say, "McDonald's is evil," or "No sugar for you!"?

I saw one version of the pie chart where one half just said "Veggies and fruits". I do agree that fruits and veggies are half-plate worthy. Moreso than grains and proteins.

Yeah, the commenters are being jerks. It's definitely a "people should know better and Government get out of my life!" vibe.

OctoberBabyH · June 2011

I like it bc it focuses on portion control. The mean comments can suck it. Also, I love the food divider/portion control plastic plate thing you posted the other day C_G. I saw it on Amazon for $5 less and I think I am going to get it.

Rach21 · June 2011

I dig it. I'm a visual learner and the pyramid is hard to visualize when you're about to chow down.

My MIL doesn't like pie, cake, chocolate, ice cream, cookies. Who lives like that????

ames71 · June 2011

Teal1113:
ames17:
I dig it.

jinx, you owe me a beer

There's a brewery nearby. I'll meet you in an hour for a stout.

kehgirl · June 2011

I don't like pie and I don't like the stoopid food plate.

CinemaGoddess · June 2011

whenyouseesparks:
Oh and I almost never assemble meals this way (separate veg, grain, protein), and definitely do not drink my dairy. But that may be because of the vegetarianism. The plate is probably good for the typical meat & potatoes meal... well if people could figure out how to classify potatoes nutritionally.

I disagree. Protein doesn't have to equal meat.

Mt2G1012 · June 2011

I like it and think that it is more easily understood how much someone should eat. It makes it easier for people to put a real amount to the number of servings. As far as the experts (nutritionists and the like) they LOVE it and think it is a great step in helping people eat healthier.

Megs12411 · June 2011

*sneaks in from 3-6*

I totally agree about the comments. People take their nom nom's very seriously, do they not?

My personal favorite:

Also, the fact that dairy is in there is bull ***. You wouldn't drink gorilla breast milk, so why would you drink cow breast milk? Because the powerful dairy industry tells you to...that's why.

It's a conspiracy,yo! Big Tobacco, Big Oil...Big Dairy?

*skips back to 3-6 with Poly-o String Cheese in tightly clenched fist*

sodelish · June 2011

kirky05:

I like it. But then again, I like pie charts too.

Pie.

I like it.

Kirky, are you having pie cravings? ;-)

PS when I was pregly that was the one thing I actually craved. Apple pie. I would polish one off in a few days. (OK I craved tater tots too).

CinemaGoddess · June 2011

whenyouseesparks:
cinema_goddess:

whenyouseesparks:
Oh and I almost never assemble meals this way (separate veg, grain, protein), and definitely do not drink my dairy. But that may be because of the vegetarianism. The plate is probably good for the typical meat & potatoes meal... well if people could figure out how to classify potatoes nutritionally.

I disagree. Protein doesn't have to equal meat.

LOL obviously protein =/= meat.

You and Hecky are both missing my point.

What I'm saying is, I never make meals with a scoop of veggies, a scoop of protein, a scoop of grain. And I think it may be what I cook as a veg, whereas a lot of meat and potatoes types will do variations of that (chicken, pasta, broccoli....steak, rice, green beans...fish, quinoa, spinach...etc).

I think you're overthinking this. The plate isn't saying you have to strictly conform to those rules. It's more saying that having a 3/4 plate of mashed potatoes, 1/4 plate of meat and a couple of peas waved somewhere near the plate isn't a good thing.

Also, I think a lot of people would do better if they did do a "scoop" of something. At least that's what WW does. You have to measure our your portions so you know that a serving of rice equals 1 cup of cooked rice so you get out the trusty old measuring cup. Big Smile

izzourclue · June 2011

I do have to confess I thought this post was going to have something to do with sixty-nining Embarrassed

SarahWaggy · June 2011

I am going to miss the Pyramid... But I think that it's time for a more practical explanation. Also, some of those comments are ridiculous... Seriously.

scoutkate · June 2011

I think it discriminates against non-liquid dairy. I don't drink cheese from a cup. Do y'all?

CinemaGoddess · June 2011

scoutkate:
I think it discriminates against non-liquid dairy. I don't drink cheese from a cup. Do y'all?

Teal1113 · June 2011

ames17:
Teal1113:

ames17:
I dig it.

jinx, you owe me a beer

There's a brewery nearby. I'll meet you in an hour for a stout.

I like your style. Let's roll!

scoutkate · June 2011

cinema_goddess:

scoutkate:
I think it discriminates against non-liquid dairy. I don't drink cheese from a cup. Do y'all?

CG. That is not cheese. That is "cheese snack."

bstrangely · June 2011

cinema_goddess:
I think you're overthinking this. The plate isn't saying you have to strictly conform to those rules. It's more saying that having a 3/4 plate of mashed potatoes, 1/4 plate of meat and a couple of peas waved somewhere near the plate isn't a good thing.

Also, I think a lot of people would do better if they did do a "scoop" of something. At least that's what WW does. You have to measure our your portions so you know that a serving of rice equals 1 cup of cooked rice so you get out the trusty old measuring cup.

this. it really is just a pie chart. i don't think they are plating instructions. i organize my food alphabetically on the plate anyway.

Jessi+Aiden · June 2011

whenyouseesparks:
I thought the original pyramid was pretty good. The new one was stupid. I rank the plate between the two. It is probably a good visual tool for people unfamiliar with what serving sizes should look like.

ITA

grr_aargh · June 2011

I think of the program in terms of accessibility for my children. When I saw it unveiled yesterday, I immediately wanted it on a plate. I would buy a ceramic set of 8" plates w/this visual on it. Because that's really easy for the kids to understand.

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