Re: Pyramid power (Damian)

February 5, 2005

Hi Damian,

I understand that Jody is a nurse, I'm curious as to what your

occupation is?

Secondly, you said,

>I have read much of this debate which seems to have been driven by

>Beth's extensive research into the inadequacy of the American Diet.

>Firstly, I am not familiar with the food pyramid, but it seem to me

>that if one third of Americans are overweight, then it's working

>well for the other two thirds.

This might seem to be the case but there has been a direct

correlation between the implementation of the Food Pyramid 30+ years

ago and a significant increase in insulin resistance diseases.

Additionally, actually I may be wrong on this but I'm pretty sure

the general figure is correct; the number of overweight people in

the USA is something north of 40% (adults).

Furthermore, there are many studies that indicate you don't have

to

be overweight to have insulin resistance diseases, as a matter of

fact something like 40-50% of people who die from heart disease are

not overweight and have low cholesterol. Heart disease can be

closely linked to insulin resistance.

>I think that the dietary advice that Beth is providing would be OK

>for a non syndromic person teetering on the edge of obesity, but

>most definitely not for children who are susceptible to

>hypoglycaemia because they are RSS/SGA.

I will mention three reasons why I believe that this is not true,

first my daughter who has RSS has done extremely well a

high fat and protein diet where carbohydrates are controlled.

Secondly, Dr. Lutz sights several examples of failure to thrive

children doing exception well on this type diet, and as a matter of

fact he states that this type diet is even more beneficial to

failure to thrive kids than those who are overweight. Thirdly, he

covers hypoglycemia extensively.

Again, I urge you to read Life Without Bread to obtain a better

understanding as to what I have stated. The book costs something in

the range of $15. To take make these broad based comments about

something you have not made the effort to read I believe is unfair.

Beth

>

> I have read much of this debate which seems to have been driven by

> Beth's extensive research into the inadequacy of the American Diet.

> Firstly, I am not familiar with the food pyramid, but it seem to

me

> that if one third of Americans are overweight, then it's working

> well for the other two thirds.

> For many of us with RSS children that do not eat anyhting, this

> debate is just wishful thinking. If only Liam would eat anything,

> from any part of the pyramid then I would be overjoyed.

> I think that the dietary advice that Beth is providing would be OK

> for a non syndromic person teetering on the edge of obesity, but

> most definitely not for children who are susceptible to

> hypoglycaemia because they are RSS/SGA.

> I'm really questioning the relevance of all this to us and our

> everyday lives with our children who have enough to cope with

anyway.

> Fortunately in Australia we have an abundance of fresh produce

> available so the influx of refined and processed food has been

less

> than in other parts of the world, but I still would question the

> relevance of Life Without Bread to children who hardly eat enough

to

> maintain their weight, let alone become obese.

> I'm glad that is healthy, and that you have found what

> works for your family. I'm happy to wait 40 years to see if your

> theories are proven, but in the meantime we will carry on with

what

> is working for us. More bread please.

> Damian

> Liam and Camerons Dad.

February 5, 2005