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Carlos_421
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Do Oreos have added fiber? If not, they should
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https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/does-the-movie-fed-up-make-sense/
Conclusion
The film’s thesis, that sugar has caused the obesity epidemic, is not well supported by evidence. It is a partial truth that the filmmakers have dogmatically represented as the whole truth, with nary a hint of nuance. And it’s not fair to demonize the food industry. It has done a lot of good by providing a greater variety of safer food to more people for lower prices. We must share the responsibility for their shortcomings, because their less healthy offerings were created in response to public demand, and large numbers of people have chosen to buy those products because they don’t know any better.
The film will undoubtedly do some good by helping raise public awareness of childhood obesity and of hidden sugars in processed foods. I only wish it could have done so without misrepresenting the facts and without the bias and hype in support of the filmmakers’ political agenda of increasing food regulation. I try to eat a healthy diet, but I enjoy an occasional sugary treat and fast food meal, and I appreciate the convenience of packaged, processed foods when I don’t have a lot of time to shop and cook. I see no compelling reason to think it is impossible for people to lose weight on a diet that is overall nutritious and calorie controlled but that allows small amounts of even the “worst” foods.2 -
queenliz99 wrote: »Do Oreos have added fiber? If not, they should
As this could potentially limit the number of Oreos I could safely eat, I do not approve of this plan! lol1 -
Wetcoaster wrote: »https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/does-the-movie-fed-up-make-sense/
Conclusion
The film’s thesis, that sugar has caused the obesity epidemic, is not well supported by evidence. It is a partial truth that the filmmakers have dogmatically represented as the whole truth, with nary a hint of nuance. And it’s not fair to demonize the food industry. It has done a lot of good by providing a greater variety of safer food to more people for lower prices. We must share the responsibility for their shortcomings, because their less healthy offerings were created in response to public demand, and large numbers of people have chosen to buy those products because they don’t know any better.
The film will undoubtedly do some good by helping raise public awareness of childhood obesity and of hidden sugars in processed foods. I only wish it could have done so without misrepresenting the facts and without the bias and hype in support of the filmmakers’ political agenda of increasing food regulation. I try to eat a healthy diet, but I enjoy an occasional sugary treat and fast food meal, and I appreciate the convenience of packaged, processed foods when I don’t have a lot of time to shop and cook. I see no compelling reason to think it is impossible for people to lose weight on a diet that is overall nutritious and calorie controlled but that allows small amounts of even the “worst” foods.
I don't think you're replying to what you think you're replying to.6 -
Could we get a TL/DW?0
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Carlos_421 wrote: »Wetcoaster wrote: »https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/does-the-movie-fed-up-make-sense/
Conclusion
The film’s thesis, that sugar has caused the obesity epidemic, is not well supported by evidence. It is a partial truth that the filmmakers have dogmatically represented as the whole truth, with nary a hint of nuance. And it’s not fair to demonize the food industry. It has done a lot of good by providing a greater variety of safer food to more people for lower prices. We must share the responsibility for their shortcomings, because their less healthy offerings were created in response to public demand, and large numbers of people have chosen to buy those products because they don’t know any better.
The film will undoubtedly do some good by helping raise public awareness of childhood obesity and of hidden sugars in processed foods. I only wish it could have done so without misrepresenting the facts and without the bias and hype in support of the filmmakers’ political agenda of increasing food regulation. I try to eat a healthy diet, but I enjoy an occasional sugary treat and fast food meal, and I appreciate the convenience of packaged, processed foods when I don’t have a lot of time to shop and cook. I see no compelling reason to think it is impossible for people to lose weight on a diet that is overall nutritious and calorie controlled but that allows small amounts of even the “worst” foods.
I don't think you're replying to what you think you're replying to.
Yes I do. I was just adding information.0 -
Wetcoaster wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Wetcoaster wrote: »https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/does-the-movie-fed-up-make-sense/
Conclusion
The film’s thesis, that sugar has caused the obesity epidemic, is not well supported by evidence. It is a partial truth that the filmmakers have dogmatically represented as the whole truth, with nary a hint of nuance. And it’s not fair to demonize the food industry. It has done a lot of good by providing a greater variety of safer food to more people for lower prices. We must share the responsibility for their shortcomings, because their less healthy offerings were created in response to public demand, and large numbers of people have chosen to buy those products because they don’t know any better.
The film will undoubtedly do some good by helping raise public awareness of childhood obesity and of hidden sugars in processed foods. I only wish it could have done so without misrepresenting the facts and without the bias and hype in support of the filmmakers’ political agenda of increasing food regulation. I try to eat a healthy diet, but I enjoy an occasional sugary treat and fast food meal, and I appreciate the convenience of packaged, processed foods when I don’t have a lot of time to shop and cook. I see no compelling reason to think it is impossible for people to lose weight on a diet that is overall nutritious and calorie controlled but that allows small amounts of even the “worst” foods.
I don't think you're replying to what you think you're replying to.
Yes I do. I was just adding information.
Gotcha. Thought you were shooting down Fed Up, thinking that's what I'd posted.0 -
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@Carlos_421 Universal Studios, Springfield USA!! Lard Lad Donuts, my friend.4
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I know where my next vacation will be.2
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you can get one like that at Round Rock Donuts in Round Rock Texas (just north of Austin) - it's only $6.99!0
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Fat used to be Dietary Enemy No. 1. Today, it’s sugar. But reductions in the consumption of both have done little to curb obesity rates. Why?
http://undark.org/article/in-the-fight-against-obesity-the-real-enemy-is-oversimplification/0 -
I'm definitely no fan of sugar, at least not outside of reasonable moderation. I wholeheartedly believe that it is one of the single most causes of the obesity epidemic.3
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TheAncientMariner wrote: »I'm definitely no fan of sugar, at least not outside of reasonable moderation. I wholeheartedly believe that it is one of the single most causes of the obesity epidemic.
True, too much sugar will cause obesity and other causes also include: too much fat, too much protein, and too much alcohol.5
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