tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82054941685348855.post3115489439043933718..comments2023-10-01T12:23:12.246-04:00Comments on eatdinner.org: Fighting Obesity without a "Food War"Grace R. Freedman, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12935825619892044880noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82054941685348855.post-77935248311821420812010-12-19T13:34:08.509-05:002010-12-19T13:34:08.509-05:00It is so important that we not demonize one aspect...It is so important that we not demonize one aspect of this and let the complexity of it all lead to NON-action.... As you constantly outline, there are many positive, reasonable steps to take... from lots of viewpoints. You make this so clear and approachable in the blog. Keep it up! <br /><br />Responsibility seems to be at the core of all of this. Each of us is responsible... no one else to blame, but every one else to turn to for help and encouraging solutions, personally and professoinally: educators, doctors, food marketers, food producers, local shop keepers, neighbors, families of friends...and co-workers & friends!<br /><br />Our cultural media images of beauty, our societal willingness to let economics rule behaviors, our personal attachments to habits that include "comfort food" and special celebratory food as bad and indulgent rather than change our ways... each offer possibilities for us to step out of the pattern and make better choices.<br /><br />Other species spend a huge amount of their energies finding food, and almost without exception there is little likelihood of obesity. Ours seeks short cuts and external impressions, the fast and cheap, rather than taking the time to nurture the body through the foods we eat. "Nutrition" and "nurture" share a common base -- Let's put that together as a cultural priority! Family meals, fresh foods with a higher percentage of vegetables, fruits & whole grains, non-processed meats, and non-sweetened beverages! <br /><br />You are so encouraging in continuously noting that we don't have to get obsessive, judgmental or directive about it... any and all steps in that direction are good in the long run.Sarahhttp://seeinginsideout.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com