Why has the American Academy of Pediatrics taken the time to update their dietary recommendations for children and adolescents?
a)75-90% of cardiovascular disease epidemic is attributed to hypertension, diabetes, physical inactivity, tobacco use - the principle causes being poor nutrition and adverse behaviours
b)They have too much time on their hands
c)They like to tell people what to do
This organization is a legitimate pediatric society, and would only make decisions that follow laws, policies, and authorizations. They took these statistics and, in the common interest of the people, created recommendations for minors.
