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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This was a terrible article. I clicked thinking that there would be some substance, science, or any new material regarding the science behind obesity. Wrong. It basically stated for a few pages that fat shaming is wrong, obese people are more than likely depressed and bullied, and its stressful to lose weight. However, nowhere in the article was there any information that contradicted the basic fact that human behavior and dietary habits lead to obesity. Change your eating and exercise routine and you will lose weight.

Agreed that fat shaming is not helpful but why do we try so hard to run away from the basic premises of healthy eating? This is not rocket science. [/quote]

I really agree with you.  I've been thinking a lot about this article since I read it. While I certainly don't disagree with the fundamental premise that a lot of our food supply is bad and should be avoided, it does not minimize personal responsibility and choice. It's certainly not as if someone is force feeding bad food to Americans. Lots of people are raised with bad habits, and I get that it's hard to break them, but again - this is something we all really have to take some responsibility for, right?

And while I can understand (somewhat) the argument about cost/food deserts, the truth is, I can feed my family very healthfully on rice, beans, lentils, eggs, canned or frozen veggies, and carrots.  In season fruit and veggies are not expensive either, and can be stretched with peanut butter. I buy meat when it's on sale, and stretch it with carrots, onions, lentils. Potatoes aren't expensive, and also can be a healthful addition to a diet.  I avoid the processed stuff in the store at the moment, anyway, because it seems the most expensive lately (thanks, inflation!)  And drink water!  Juice and soda are so freaking expensive![/quote]

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