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Fall 2011 University of North Texas HMGT 1450.001 Principles of Nutrition Food Rule Written Statement File Number: F115620171 Food Rule: The more plants you eat the healthier your heart stays Statement: My food rule, The more plants you eat the healthier your heart stays, is an example of "What type of food we should eat". My rule argues that people should eat more plants such as a fruits and vegetables. Both vegetables and fruits are major contributors of some of the nutrients that we under consumed such as magnesium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K. DGA 2010 chapters 2 and 4 state that there is moderate evidence that shows that when you consume at least two and a half cups of vegetables and fruits per day you reduce the risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke. DGA encourages us to eat the proper amount of servings for fruits and vegetables so that we can maintain a healthy weight. My rule agrees with Michael Pollan's Rules # 22 & 25. Rule # 22 recommends that we should eat mostly plants and agrees with the moderate DGA evidence that by eating a diet primarily plant based you'll be consuming fewer calories since plant foods except for seeds are "energy dense". Rule # 25 connects with how vegetables help you protect against chronic diseases but each in a slightly different way, therefore it is important to have a diet where there is different phytochemicals. My food rule encourages UNT students to consume more fruits and vegetables so that they will protect themselves from chronic diseases. As well as explain to them how beneficial it is for them to consume vegetables and fruits and what kind to eat. I graded my food rule as STRONG. Both the DGA and Michael Pollan make strong arguments that agree with the consumption of fruits and vegetables based on my food rule.
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