The story behind Canada’s controversial food guide

Agricultural organisations recently responded with severe criticism to Canada’s Food Guide, reviewing the nutritional recommendations for humans. It’s not the first time science appears to favour a move toward more plant-based proteins. Now let’s take the other perspective: why was the guide drafted the way it was? It’s hard for anyone to say how much the food guide of any particular country (if it has one) impacts the dietary choices of its population. It does seem, however, that food