Pyramid power

[Guest guest]

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.