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From: malik@helos.DEC (Karl Malik ZK01-1/F22 1-1440)
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Subject: macrobiotic diet
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Date: Mon, 18-Feb-85 15:22:00 EST
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subj; two questions


	1) What is the current opinion of AMA endorsed Nutritionists
on the value/danger of a macrobiotic diet?

	2) Does anyone know of a book on what to eat that takes in
the big picture?  

	What I mean by that is, 'eat more fish and less red meat' is
good advice until you consider the danger of mercury contamination.
Some fruits and vegetables are coated with a carcinogenic polish.

	The list is endless. Also, specialized diets center in on
one issue (e.g., fiber) to the exclusion of all other dietary issues.

	Has anyone taken on the Herculian task of coordinating all 
the known data about our nutritional needs and the food supply AS
IT REALLY IS, and then made recommendations?

						- Karl