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...rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Five or six servings may seem a lot, but a single serving is just half a cup of vegetables, a medium-size piece of fruit or a slice of bread. Observes the University of Toronto's Dr. Anthony Miller, who helped draft the report: "If you eat a mixed salad and have fruit for dessert, your meal might contain three servings...
This is one of the report's surprises; many people have long believed the more protein the better. In fact, some popular weight-loss schemes have been based on high-protein intake. But the panel notes that diets rich in animal protein have no known benefits and may increase the risk of colon or breast cancer. Whether protein is the villain is not clear, however, since meats are typically loaded with...
Similarly, the report says, there is no convincing evidence that calcium supplements help prevent osteoporosis, a crippling bone disease prevalent in older women. The calcium RDA is 800 mg; women now consume about three-quarters of that amount. They could make up the shortfall by drinking a 5-oz. glass of low-fat milk each...
...alcohol, the report advises those who drink to limit intake to less than 1 oz. daily, the equivalent of two cans of beer or two small glasses of wine. Though some researchers believe moderate drinking may have a protective effect against heart disease, the report finds that the risks of alcohol far outweigh any benefits. Women who are pregnant or trying to conceive should avoid alcohol. The panel also urged the public to limit salt consumption to 6 g -- about a teaspoon -- or less...
...report stresses that the new guidelines are realistic and feasible, requiring adjustments but no real deprivations. Americans may still safely eat meat, provided it is "lean meat in smaller and fewer portions than is customary." Says Dr. DeWitt Goodman, a member of the panel from Columbia University: "The recommendations are compatible with gourmet, delicious eating." Some Americans may dispute that, but they will have to decide which is more important -- good taste or good health...