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Fall 2011 University of North Texas
HMGT 1450.001 Principles of Nutrition
Food Rule Written Statement
File Number: F115620111
Food Rule: "Eating more of legs of four, will have you knocking on heaven's door"
Statement: My food rule, ""Eating more of legs of four, will have you knocking on heaven's
door"" is an example of "what kind of food you should eat." My rule encourages people to
consume less meat because meat is high in fat (especially saturated fat), cholesterol, and
sodium. Meat also contributes to many of the calories consumed in people's daily caloric
intake. The DGA states that lean meat and low fat meat help to meet protein needs but
protein can be consumed from a variety of different foods such as unsalted nuts, eggs, or
beans and these foods are not nearly as high in sodium and cholesterol. Meat should be
treated as a special treat, only consumed every once in a while because it's detriments far
outweigh its benefits. Michael Pollan's food rules 22 and 23 support this notion by stating
that people should eat mostly plants and to only eat meat on special occasions. Meat is high
in saturated fats, which contributes to high cholesterol levels and this can therefore lead to
greater risks, such as cardiovascular diseases. (DGA) According to the DGA, 81.1 million
Americans suffer from cardiovascular diseases and high cholesterol is a main factor that
can affect this. Another risk of cardiovascular disease includes high blood pressure and
dietary factors that can affect this include excessive sodium and obesity. Beef ranked
number 9 in the top 25 sources of calories for Americans according to the DGA. These
excess calories contributed by meat increase the risk of acquiring health issues. My food
rule is also supported by Michael Pollan's rule #24, he states that "eating what stands on
one leg is better than eating what stands on two legs, which is better than eating what
stands on four legs." The DGA and Michael Pollan say to reduce foods high in sodium,
saturated fats, and cholesterol, which cover many of the different aspects found in meat.
Yes, meat has its benefits but both the DGA and Michael Pollan link meat to a number of
nutritional problems which supports my food rule that people should consume less meat or
they may suffer from a number of different health risks. My food rule is very simple to
follow and will in turn help many UNT students to lead healthier lifestyles through cutting
down on their intake of meat. Students' lifestyles are chaotic enough and the last thing on
most students' minds is their diet. My food rule will help to simplify UNT students' lives a
little with this effective ritual to follow. I graded my food rule as STRONG. Both Pollan and
the DGA make strong arguments about limiting the intake of cholesterol, sodium, calories,
and saturated fats because they can be linked to cardiovascular diseases, which embodies
the very argument of my food rule.
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