[oh8eleven]

Our government's recommendations were established in the 1970s and have since been accompanied by an explosion of obesity and diabetes.
Yeah, blame it on the carbs and Uncle Sam. No mention of what a sedentary, lazy and irresponsible country we've become.

[Jemian]

I don’t believe I blamed it on Uncle Sam. And, overeating carbs (my responsibility) seems to be what leads to obesity. The author wasn’t disclaiming a personal responsibility at all. He was identifying the correct (apparently) causal factor.

[Peter from Rutland]

You would do well to watch this. It goes into scientific detail why carbs are the culprit. Carbs increase insulin and elevated insulin levels allow storage of fat. The lower the insulin levels and fat breaks down. This is why diets like Atkins works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6vpFV6Wkl4&feature=player_embedded#at=181

Knowledge is power.