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The Cause of Obesity in North America

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I think it's time to let you in on a little secret.I don't think fat causes obesity. I also don't think it sugar either. The same goes for high fructose corn syrup and soda pop.In fact, when it comes to the being overweight I think all of these things are only the tools that make us heavy, they are not the cause.In my opinion, the single leading cause of obesity is this - We … [Read more...] about The Cause of Obesity in North America

Marketing to Kids

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I read today that the UK consumer watchdog group "Which?" has 'condemned' the use of superheros in advertising to children, particularly by large food companies such as Kellogg's.I also read that Nickelodeon will stop allowing its characters to be used in 'junk food' advertising. The group last week said that as of January 2009 its licensed characters on food packaging will be … [Read more...] about Marketing to Kids

Dad, can I have a donut?

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I was out for my morning coffee today, editing the last chapter of my book, when I heard a young (maybe 5 years old) boy ask his dad if he could have a donut. When I looked up I was shocked. I realized that the donuts had been moved from behind the counter to in front of the counter, and at about knee height to a standing adult ...or eye level to a five year old child. When I … [Read more...] about Dad, can I have a donut?