Comments on: Super Size Me — A Review. Of Sorts.

By: WillKraemerofZion

WillKraemerofZion — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:05:44 +0000

I was googling looking for the name of the helth food servise going into the only helthy school in that supper size me and You had it posted thoughtfully.
May your blessings return to You shining and magnafide.

By: Fat Head: A Review | Musings of a Housewife

Fat Head: A Review | Musings of a Housewife — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:10:54 +0000

[...] logs (he also refuses to allow anyone to see those food logs), which goes to prove what I said in my review of the film — it was kind of a pointless experiment, especially in light of the ridiculous [...]

By: Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt

Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:02:29 +0000

You know, I had the exact same reaction to that movie… it was SO unrealistic, especially for us personally. AS IF we eat fast food in that way, until we are literally throwing up. Who does that?! And keep eating after they’re sick? Ridiculous.

I agree totally with the state of the cafeteria. One battle at a time, ma dear.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:24:28 +0000

Texas has a ban on sweet treats in the classroom and I just @@@@ (roll my eyes). The kids who are obese are not that way because of the holiday and Valentine Day party. I mean…seriously. So a fun holiday that is normally a rite of passage for kids and has been for decades complete with ooey gooey cupcakes is now ruined and full of apple sticks because some parents can’t say NO at home on most days and provide a balanced diet at home. Give me a break.

By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:36:32 +0000

AMEN to that!

By: Alexia

Alexia — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:28:41 +0000

I’ve always said that the problem of health care would be solved if the government would focus on limiting the crap and chemicals allowed into food – let’s fix the root problem!

By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:25:36 +0000

Launa, I haven’t seen it yet so I’m not sure yet. I expect they’re both right, on some level, kwim?

By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:17:04 +0000

Hey Cathy. Those changes are promising, but unfortunately are not a huge improvement over the former. But hey, they’re trying. It’s a start, right?

Go to my Health and Wellness category to see all of my posts on the topic.

By: Cathy Tibbles

Cathy Tibbles — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:14:08 +0000

Did you know that in our school district (not sure if it is nation wide yet in Canada)the soda and junk-dispensing machines are gone!! They have “Friday Store” once a week to raise funds for the school. Used to be able to buy ‘treats’, now they are modified treats, which I whole heartedly approve of – yogurt tubes, juice boxes instead of soda, and baked chips instead of fried, and pizza pops instead of chocolate bars. It is still packaged and pre-made and all that, but I suspect it has a whole lot more nutrition per calorie than the other stuff. And my daughter is ADD too, and food affectsher so much. And yet, I swear she is showing signs of being addicted to sugar… she’ll sneak it even! And she’s only 9… I’m quite stuck about what to do! This whole-foods things that you’re talking about are intriguing to me… I’ll have alook around. Where should I start?

Thanks for posting your heart, Jo-Lynne, good discussion!

Cathy

By: Dawn Farias

Dawn Farias — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:28:46 +0000

When I was teaching I was very surprised at the food being served. When I was a high school student we were served hot food on trays you could wash and with real silverware. When I taught school as an adult (not that many years later, btw) food was served on styrofoam plates with disposable utensils and there was more junk food around then real food.