Absurd: McDonalds doubles up the chips
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I think this part is the kicker
"According to Japan Today, the Mega Potato is being advertised as "perfect for sharing" and is launched after the director of nutrition for McDonald's insisted that its menu can be good for you. "
This is being marketed to Japan and that fact actually has significance as to why this is even being put on the market. In east Asia (Korea and Japan in particular) there's a fad called "potato party" going around right now. Young people will go to McDonalds and buy a whole bunch of fries and then spread all of them out on the table and eat them all (of course divided up among many different people). It's been causing some trouble in Japan because it's seen as rude. This is probably to combat that trend.
Holy crap! How aren't they all obese?
Because maybe they don't eat them every day? Maybe they are very active? Maybe they don't finish them? Just a couple reasons that came to mind.
Come on! McDonald's instantly makes you fat. Forget portion control, exercise and balanced macros.0 -
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.
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That an occasional treat is fine and teaches the kid about moderation and talks about why there is nothing inherently evil about food just some nourishes the body more than others is a good parent? :bigsmile:0 -
you can split it up over several meals :PSo everyone who's on a 1200 cals diet can eat 1 mega potato and call it a day! Nice.
Yep! Might boost your metabolism by doing so!0 -
THE MEGA POTATO?
seriously. this is gross.
Its mental. They know damn well people will eat it.
this is true, but it isnt their responsibility to decide for you what you eat. I know people severly overweight who go to McDonalds and order two large fries for themselves, anyway, so what is the difference? I know people who order a whole large pizza and eat it in one sitting. Just as these fries are advertised as "perfect for sharing" one wouldnt think a single person should eat a large pizza, yet people do. Companies are going to continue selling large amounts of unhealthy food, because people are buying it. I educate my family and myself as much as I can, and other people make their own decisions.
Also, I knew when I was ordering two value meals at once, just for myself, that it was too much food... I made that decision, noone else did it for me!! And yeah, I was one of those people ordering a large pizza, plus the cinnamon sticks, from Papa Johns and eating it all in one night. I knew it was wrong, thats why I only did it when I was home alone and never told anyone about it! People are going to eat that much whether McDonalds sells it in that size or not! I didnt have to know what a calorie was to know I was going overboard-- I just didnt care at that time!0 -
Side note: I'm really surprised at the amount of debate on this on a fitness-centered website. It seems that the people on here are self-aware enough that they know they need to take responsibility for their lives and/or fitness, but a lot of people still want to jump and blame "the man" for causing obesity and health problems. Strange.0
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Well, they do say it's perfect for sharing...maybe they mean with 10 people!!!!!!!0
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I like it when they sell stuff like this. It is cheaper to get the bigger size than multiple of the smaller sizes. We split it between everyone at the table. Right now, my kids are young enough that a small or medium is still usually enough for the three of us, but someday.....
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.It's not just about putting it in the schools. Most of the time the parents buy ****ty food for kids so that's what they truly learn and grow up with. Parents need to learn better nutrition and pass that along to their children.
This^
The amount of passed judgement in your last two posts in this thread is awesome to say the least. I like you.0 -
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.
:laugh:
That an occasional treat is fine and teaches the kid about moderation and talks about why there is nothing inherently evil about food just some nourishes the body more than others is a good parent? :bigsmile:
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:0 -
Side note: I'm really surprised at the amount of debate on this on a fitness-centered website. It seems that the people on here are self-aware enough that they know they need to take responsibility for their lives and/or fitness, but a lot of people still want to jump and blame "the man" for causing obesity and health problems. Strange.
Not everyone here has gotten to the point of realizing that they are responsible for themselves, or that they alone can really motivate themselves. It's painful to watch tbh.0 -
Side note: I'm really surprised at the amount of debate on this on a fitness-centered website. It seems that the people on here are self-aware enough that they know they need to take responsibility for their lives and/or fitness, but a lot of people still want to jump and blame "the man" for causing obesity and health problems. Strange.
This^^^0 -
True. I guess that's why there's so many threads about diet pills and things like that. Those seem to be the kind of people that are still trying to find an excuse and easy fix. Sad.Side note: I'm really surprised at the amount of debate on this on a fitness-centered website. It seems that the people on here are self-aware enough that they know they need to take responsibility for their lives and/or fitness, but a lot of people still want to jump and blame "the man" for causing obesity and health problems. Strange.
Not everyone here has gotten to the point of realizing that they are responsible for themselves, or that they alone can really motivate themselves. It's painful to watch tbh.0 -
Side note: I'm really surprised at the amount of debate on this on a fitness-centered website. It seems that the people on here are self-aware enough that they know they need to take responsibility for their lives and/or fitness, but a lot of people still want to jump and blame "the man" for causing obesity and health problems. Strange.
If we just pretend millions of people aren't dying from obesity-related conditions, and focus on the people who obsessively track food intake on an app, it's very strange indeed.0 -
True. I guess that's why there's so many threads about diet pills and things like that. Those seem to be the kind of people that are still trying to find an excuse and easy fix. Sad.Side note: I'm really surprised at the amount of debate on this on a fitness-centered website. It seems that the people on here are self-aware enough that they know they need to take responsibility for their lives and/or fitness, but a lot of people still want to jump and blame "the man" for causing obesity and health problems. Strange.
Not everyone here has gotten to the point of realizing that they are responsible for themselves, or that they alone can really motivate themselves. It's painful to watch tbh.
People need to accept the fact they can't undo a lifetime of damage with a magic pill.0 -
It's not McDonalds job to keep your eating habits in check. They sell a product, buy it or don't.
The groceries store sells 10 pound bags of potatoes. If you don't understand that those are not meant for one person to eat in one sitting, well, you have a problem.0 -
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.
:laugh:
That an occasional treat is fine and teaches the kid about moderation and talks about why there is nothing inherently evil about food just some nourishes the body more than others is a good parent? :bigsmile:
That might be true, if McDonald's were actually food.
Websters:
"Any <b>nutritious</b> substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth. "
I find nothing nutritious about fries. Therefore they are not food. They are poison.
Delicious, addictive, crispy, salty poison.0 -
Not everyone on here obsessively tracks food. This website isn't just about losing weight; it's about fitness and overall health. Yes, millions of people are dying from obesity-related conditions, but we need to stop blaming other people for it. The fact is, as long as people continue to shirk the responsibility of their health, there is going to be an obesity problem.Side note: I'm really surprised at the amount of debate on this on a fitness-centered website. It seems that the people on here are self-aware enough that they know they need to take responsibility for their lives and/or fitness, but a lot of people still want to jump and blame "the man" for causing obesity and health problems. Strange.
If we just pretend millions of people aren't dying from obesity-related conditions, and focus on the people who obsessively track food intake on an app, it's very strange indeed.0 -
Sadly, people often don't like to think for themselves!
You are my favorite person today.. .sadly I think the world of Idiocracy is closer then we think
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I like it when they sell stuff like this. It is cheaper to get the bigger size than multiple of the smaller sizes. We split it between everyone at the table. Right now, my kids are young enough that a small or medium is still usually enough for the three of us, but someday.....
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.It's not just about putting it in the schools. Most of the time the parents buy ****ty food for kids so that's what they truly learn and grow up with. Parents need to learn better nutrition and pass that along to their children.
This^
The amount of passed judgement in your last two posts in this thread is awesome to say the least. I like you.
Thanks. I like you too. I don't like BS. Everyone judges. I just post my judgment. Cheers!0 -
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.
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Yes, do tell.
I want to know.
I fed my kids McDonalds - not every day or even every week or every month - but a few times a year we would have McDonalds.
Strangely, none of my now adult children are over weight.
Re the original post - Im not seeing the issue - the chips are marketed as perfect for sharing - so buy them and share between your family or friends - or buy the smaller size for just yourself - too easy.:happy:
Not getting how it is any different to buying, say, a large pizza and sharing between your family - or buying a single serve or small one for yourself.0 -
Side note: I'm really surprised at the amount of debate on this on a fitness-centered website. It seems that the people on here are self-aware enough that they know they need to take responsibility for their lives and/or fitness, but a lot of people still want to jump and blame "the man" for causing obesity and health problems. Strange.
Not everyone here has gotten to the point of realizing that they are responsible for themselves, or that they alone can really motivate themselves. It's painful to watch tbh.
^^to both:drinker:0 -
Not everyone on here obsessively tracks food. This website isn't just about losing weight; it's about fitness and overall health. Yes, millions of people are dying from obesity-related conditions, but we need to stop blaming other people for it.
The policy choice is let people die from choices they make or take care of them.
If you go with take care of them, their choices impact everyone who pays into the system. Knowing that people are not applying common sense, regulation ends up on the table.
Drunk driving, mercury limits, fire and safety codes, etc.. all of these laws are because people cannot be trusted with choices, and those choices impact everyone else.0 -
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.
:laugh:
That an occasional treat is fine and teaches the kid about moderation and talks about why there is nothing inherently evil about food just some nourishes the body more than others is a good parent? :bigsmile:
^ This. I don't remember my grandparent's generation thinking about food as good or bad but both sets of my grandparents lived happily and actively into their 80s. My parents on the other hand are broken down in their 60s and have been on every health food kick that has come down the road. My real goal is to follow in my great-grandparents footsteps and live actively into my 90s eating bacon.0 -
Sooo...why don't we just educate the population then? Why jump to legislation?
The US has had a food education program in schools for 70 years. Obesity is through the roof.
Ever think that the food education 'program' is the problem? Ever think that people might actually be following it and it might - just MIGHT - not be appropriate advice?
As a matter of fact, I'm sure it is the problem - if, for 70 years, people have had the benefit of food education programs, why in the heck do we have an obesity problem in the US? Since government policy is infallible, we must blame the population.0 -
[Ever think that the food education 'program' is the problem? Ever think that people might actually be following it and it might - just MIGHT - not be appropriate advice?
Well I know for sure people aren't following food pyramid or serving size recommendations. Whether food education programs sponsored by milk and meat interests are actually optimal...0 -
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.
:laugh:
That an occasional treat is fine and teaches the kid about moderation and talks about why there is nothing inherently evil about food just some nourishes the body more than others is a good parent? :bigsmile:
That might be true, if McDonald's were actually food.
Websters:
"Any <b>nutritious</b> substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth. "
I find nothing nutritious about fries. Therefore they are not food. They are poison.
Delicious, addictive, crispy, salty poison.
Well lets analyze this statement so you take your kid to McDonalds and they eat the fries. What nutrients went into their little bodies?
Taken from http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fast-foods-generic/8054/2 my favorite site for nutritional data.
Medium Size
kcals 370
total fat 19g
sat fat 2 g
trans fat 0g
cholest 0g
Na 266mg
ttl CHO 46g
dietary fiber 5g
sugars 0g
protein 4g
vitamin A 0%
Calcium 2$
Iron 6%
Vitamin C 14%
folate 18%
b6 30%
b1 26$
K 19%
Mn 13%
Remember these are the RDA for an adult so they will meet a higher percentage in children or lower as may be calcium.
So what can I deduce from my quick cursory analysis. Well almost 20% of their daily needs is met in folate, they get iron, kids are always deficient in iron, a little more than 10% of the vitamin C. 5 g of dietary fiber thats almost a quarter of their needs. Does is look like posoin still or does it look like a treat that can be enjoyed in moderation with all food.0 -
Not everyone on here obsessively tracks food. This website isn't just about losing weight; it's about fitness and overall health. Yes, millions of people are dying from obesity-related conditions, but we need to stop blaming other people for it.
The policy choice is let people die from choices they make or take care of them.
If you go with take care of them, their choices impact everyone who pays into the system. Knowing that people are not applying common sense, regulation ends up on the table.
Drunk driving, mercury limits, fire and safety codes, etc.. all of these laws are because people cannot be trusted with choices, and those choices impact everyone else.
And what's worse is that a record number of 18 year olds cannot enlist in the military because they are overweight. Yes people make bad choices and I am not for a nanny state at all, but why make obesity easier? Something has to be done. I was in Europe recently and just walking through any town, it looks very different from walking through any town here.0 -
Drunk driving, mercury limits, fire and safety codes, etc.. all put another person's life in danger. If I sit around shoving McDonalds into my face all day, that's not causing a danger to anyone else. There's a big difference there.Not everyone on here obsessively tracks food. This website isn't just about losing weight; it's about fitness and overall health. Yes, millions of people are dying from obesity-related conditions, but we need to stop blaming other people for it.
The policy choice is let people die from choices they make or take care of them.
If you go with take care of them, their choices impact everyone who pays into the system. Knowing that people are not applying common sense, regulation ends up on the table.
Drunk driving, mercury limits, fire and safety codes, etc.. all of these laws are because people cannot be trusted with choices, and those choices impact everyone else.
Now if a parent were to do that and also force their child to do that, they would be putting the child's life in danger, but they're not harming anyone else by doing this. In that situation, it's up to parents to take better care of their children than that. There's a reason children have guardians; they need someone to be responsible for them. Thus, the same idea as I mentioned above would apply. The guardian takes the responsibility for a child's health.
If we start making rules for what parents can feed their children, it's unconstitutional and couldn't be applied as a whole because there are many people who do not have young children.0 -
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.
:laugh:
That an occasional treat is fine and teaches the kid about moderation and talks about why there is nothing inherently evil about food just some nourishes the body more than others is a good parent? :bigsmile:
^ This. I don't remember my grandparent's generation thinking about food as good or bad but both sets of my grandparents lived happily and actively into their 80s. My parents on the other hand are broken down in their 60s and have been on every health food kick that has come down the road. My real goal is to follow in my great-grandparents footsteps and live actively into my 90s eating bacon.
One of many reasons why I became obese my mother never allowed in sugar in the house. All be it she was trying to make her family healthy, but as soon as I had money in my pocket I learned to love sugar! It might have been better if it was in the house I learned it was just there and not something to horde.0 -
[Ever think that the food education 'program' is the problem? Ever think that people might actually be following it and it might - just MIGHT - not be appropriate advice?
Well I know for sure people aren't following food pyramid or serving size recommendations. Whether food education programs sponsored by milk and meat interests are actually optimal...
6-11 servings of bread or pasta a day? Heck, even if I could handle that much bread in one day, how in the HELL do you fit 6-11 servings of anything into one day with three meals? And this is just one food group!0 -
I'm not even gonna tell you what I think about people who feed McDonald's to their kids.
:laugh:
That an occasional treat is fine and teaches the kid about moderation and talks about why there is nothing inherently evil about food just some nourishes the body more than others is a good parent? :bigsmile:
That might be true, if McDonald's were actually food.
Websters:
"Any <b>nutritious</b> substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth. "
I find nothing nutritious about fries. Therefore they are not food. They are poison.
Delicious, addictive, crispy, salty poison.
One french fry is going to kill me? Nope. 2? 3? 4? 5? 25? 1000? Where's the line?
You think portion control may be the key here?0
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