Macro partitioning
The German Nutrition Society's (DGE) 2024 dietary guidelines, which prioritize minimizing environmental burden and deviation from current consumption over health outcomes, are methodologically flawed and potentially harmful because they significantly increase carbohydrate intake while reducing protein and fat without evidence-based justification.
Do not follow the new DGE guidelines blindly, especially if you are concerned about metabolic health, weight, or blood sugar. The guidelines significantly increase carbohydrates and decrease fats and proteins without strong evidence. Instead, focus on nutrient-dense foods, prioritize protein and healthy fats for satiety and metabolic health, and consider that local, sustainably sourced animal products can be part of a healthy and environmentally sound diet.
Vor allem aufgrund der ohne Evidenz sehr ungünstig veränderten Anteile von Eiweiß und Fett (deutlich reduziert) sowie Kohlenhydraten (deutlich gesteigert) ist die Begründbarkeit etlicher Einzelempfehlungen fragwürdig.
Why this rating
This is a viewpoint/commentary paper critiquing methodology and citing other studies; it does not present new primary clinical trial data.
Source
Kommentar zu den neuen „Lebensmittelbezogenen Ernährungsempfehlungen für Deutschland“ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Ernährung (DGE)
Ulrike Gonder et al. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2024
DOI 10.1055/a-2459-8599
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