Standard American Diet Inadequate to Maintain Health, Say Experts
The Standard American Diet, aka “SAD,” is what the average American eats, and is built around what the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recommended over the years. It is a diet that calls for moderation in all food choices. Food choice guidelines are provided, but there are no food or drink options that are totally avoided or restricted. The philosophy behind the SAD is that a small amount of anything will not harm individuals in a meaningful or measureable way. “The lack of dietary restrictions makes for better compliance and perhaps even a more ‘balanced’ diet,”