The standard four food groups are based on American agricultural lobbies. Why do we have a milk group? Because we have a National Dairy Council. Why do we have a meat group? Because we have an extremely powerful meat lobby.
Suggested Reading: Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health by Marion Nestle
Suggested Reading: Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health by Marion Nestle
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