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re: We may soon see warning labels on packaged food
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:22 am to BuckI
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:22 am to BuckI
quote:You are so right.
As the government should. Not all conditions are caused by lifestyle choices.
The obesity epidemic is because of a massive increase in genetic conditions.
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Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:24 am to BillyGibbons
quote:
Not for the laymen… anecdotally have you ever seen a boomer who grew up looking at grams of fat exclusively decide that something with 30+ grams of sugar was healthy because of was “fat free”? I have
It’s like seeing someone order crappy food, then getting a Diet Coke to wash it down.
IMHO putting these labels on food won’t slow down whoever is going to buy them. They’re still going to buy it.
There’s no benevolent reasoning, those companies don’t care about your health.
They’re putting these labels on to protect themselves from lawsuits from morbidly obese people who plead ignorance.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:25 am to TejasHorn
And also to help the obesity epidemic, USDA really needs to look at the food stamp program.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:26 am to TejasHorn
the only bad part is that it won't make a dent. people have it too good in this country. suffering sucks but it also makes us act better. it's a conundrum.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:27 am to TejasHorn
Like that's going to do anything. More worthless regulation. The people who care about what they eat already know about this. Actually, everyone knows what's crap and what isn't. It's not a mystery. Most simply don't care.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:28 am to TejasHorn
I believe The red/green/yellow system is used in Europe
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:28 am to TejasHorn
Insane to me that in the US the poorer you are the more likely it is that you and your children are obese.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:29 am to riverdiver
quote:At least it's not another 250 or so calories on top. Over time it adds up.
It’s like seeing someone order crappy food, then getting a Diet Coke to wash it down
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:29 am to GreenRockTiger
quote:One of the biggest issues.
And also to help the obesity epidemic, USDA really needs to look at the food stamp program.
We have a massive obesity epidemic amongst those on food stamps and government subsidies.
The corporations love food stamps though. They would lose too much money if it was ever looked at and made into a health conscious program.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:33 am to Bestbank Tiger
quote:
I just look at the actual numbers. They're already on the label and more useful.
They are but it is my understanding, they can put 0 if something is .999. I would like to see the numbers to 2 decimal places.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:34 am to Scruffy
Making it more like WIC would probably make people riot 
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:34 am to Loup
quote:
Insane to me that in the US the poorer you are the more likely it is that you and your children are obese.
Why? Cheapest “food” is all carbs and heavily processed. Most poor people aren’t smart either
This post was edited on 9/14/24 at 10:35 am
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:35 am to TejasHorn
RFK Jr about to set them straight.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:35 am to EST
quote:
LOL at saturated fat being "bad"
That is the problem. FDA told us margarine was good and butter was bad and so on.
It is a bigger part of the obesity problem than food manufacturers.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:38 am to TejasHorn
I can only speak anecdotally, but from what I see with middle school kids and Flamin’ Hot ________ chips, you could make the entire packaging a warning label and it wouldn’t matter.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:42 am to danilo
quote:
Why? Cheapest “food” is all carbs and heavily processed. Most poor people aren’t smart either
I know the reason behind it, it's still amazing to me. Has there ever been another time in history where this was the case?
This post was edited on 9/14/24 at 10:42 am
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:42 am to TejasHorn
They should put a mirror on the bag of fat people food
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:45 am to Loup
quote:
I know the reason behind it, it's still amazing to me. Has there ever been another time in history where this was the case?
I assume Outside of a few places in the world no one is dying from Starvation either
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:46 am to Bestbank Tiger
The average person doesn't understand the numbers. They have no idea what number represents low, medium, or high in any category.
This color coding is a decent idea. Someone may pick up that box of Ding Dongs and see 8 red boxes, maybe will make them think twice.
This color coding is a decent idea. Someone may pick up that box of Ding Dongs and see 8 red boxes, maybe will make them think twice.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:49 am to Scruffy
quote:A major part of it. Genetics plays a role in food addiction the same as it does drugs and alcohol.
You are so right.
The obesity epidemic is because of a massive increase in genetic conditions.
Some will develop health issues regardless of how they eat.
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