The Pyramid Principle

It's easy for a teenager to make poor health choices: skipping breakfast to catch the bus, gulping cans of soda between classes, coming home to gorge on high-fat, high-sugar snacks while watching TV or doing homework, etc. The Pyramid Principle, hosted by Dr. Michael Pouliot, a young, energetic nutrition specialist, demonstrates that learning the basics of healthy living isn't all that difficult. Most of the program deals with nutrition, but instead of using the classic USDA food pyramid with its five food groups, the “pyramid principle” splits choices into just two sections: eating from the bottom section of the pyramid 80% of the time, and the top one 20% of the time, will achieve a proper food intake balance (a simplified approach that also doesn't force one to give any foods up completely). Emphasizing simplicity and positive attitude in successfully making good choices about health, the program also features practical information about fat and calories, how to read a nutritional facts label, controlling appetite and cravings, and sticking to an exercise program, all the while using easy-to-remember formulas and acronyms. Recommended. Aud: I, J, H, P. (E. Gieschen)