date:Jun 26, 2014
970s by Senator George McGovern of South Dakota.
Remember, this is political, this is not generated by scientists, Dr. Slavin said, noting that increased intake of carbohydrates was recommended as a way to combat heart disease. The recommendations also called for a 40% reduction in sugar intake. All in all, the guidance made no sense, she said.
How are you going to increase carbohydrate intake by 10% when youre reducing sugar by 40%? she said. No one ever looked at the numbers and said they do