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Advice to parents and kids for preventing metabolic problems (Qualy #69) — Whalespan

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Advice to parents and kids for preventing metabolic problems (Qualy #69)

Peter Attia9m · 2020-02-14

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✓Well SupportedProcessed food is problematic because it is high in sugar and low in fiber, whereas a low sugar, high fiber diet, termed 'real food', is beneficial.✓Well SupportedSugar is added to grocery store bread to retain water and keep it spongy for up to three weeks.✓Well SupportedU.S. children consume approximately 95g of added sugar daily, which is nearly four times the World Health Organization's recommendation.◐Partially SupportedReal food, such as broccoli, carrots, and unprocessed meat, does not require a nutrition facts label.Partially Supported

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Successful diets work because they are based on 'real food'.

◐Partially SupportedTransitioning to a real food diet can double a family's food budget and preparation time.

◐Partially SupportedCorn-fed meat is a processed form of meat, but it is still considered real food.

◐Partially SupportedApproximately 50% of added sugar consumed by children is in foods not typically considered sweets.

◐Partially SupportedA clinic's approach to new patients involves fasting, blood draws, evaluation, and a teaching breakfast focused on real food options like whole grain bread and natural peanut butter.

◐Partially SupportedGrocery store bread is considered processed food.

◐Partially SupportedEffective diets are characterized by real food, while ineffective diets are characterized by processed food.