33 Pounds of Cheese

This article's pretty amazing. The USDA fights obesity and encourages Americans to eat healthier -- that's great. They also praise Domino's, Taco Bell, Burger King and their freaky fatty friends for adding more greasy cheese to their menu options.

Any thoughts?

Read the NY Times article here

The department acknowledged that cheese is high in saturated fat, but said that lower milk consumption had made cheese an important source of calcium.

“When eaten in moderation and with attention to portion size, cheese can fit into a low-fat, healthy diet,” the department said.

In its reports to Congress, however, the Agriculture Department tallies Dairy Management’s successes in millions of pounds of cheese served.