Where are you on the global fat scale?

[mrspunkysmom]

Which schools are you referring to? I keep hearing about this, yet the kids come home tired from Gym, recess, etc constantly. They have more PE than I had while I was in school...the good old days aint. The school lunch menu is far better than it ever was while I was a child, so that one isn't going to fly as a "systemic problem" either.

As to the legislative side, does there NEED to be legislation in that regard? Use your head. All things in moderation. Even when money's tight we somehow manage to put balanced meals on the table.

It takes desire to take care of yourself, and no amount of political pandering can create that.

As to my weight? I hover around 200 pounds, give or take depending on what time of the year it is,I'm under 6', and can still do enough pushups to pass the army physical fitness test. They can take their BMI scale and....well.......

Actually the students are more tired from sitting still in a seat all day. As a teacher I can tell you that the lunches may be more varied than in our years, they are not healthier than in our youth. Many of the youth do not get balanced meals at home and many of those do not get to eat at home. And I also meant the meals they get at home. Our culture wants things easy and simple and I went that way for a while. It's not helpful that the unhealthy food is cheaper.

And our culture needs to rethink how we educate our young. Many are stuck in a self-perpetuating cycle of obesity.

The legislation would entail truth in advertising. The many names that cover starches and glutens would amaze most people. It would be good if the food industry wasn't so mechanized. I can't buy a simple bag of nuts because many are processed on the same machinery as wheat. The same goes for canned or frozen foods. At least frozen foods can be rinsed in a colander.

And a lot of those ingredients in cereals and drinks are alternative names for sugars and artificial sweeteners.

I do happen to agree with your views on the BMI. My doc would love for me to be 125 pounds. I would look emaciated. A friend of mine who by the numbers is 30% overweight, looks good. Again bone size, density, skeletal frame, do make a difference.

[Lady's Human]

Actually the students are more tired from sitting still in a seat all day. As a teacher I can tell you that the lunches may be more varied than in our years, they are not healthier than in our youth. Many of the youth do not get balanced meals at home and many of those do not get to eat at home. And I also meant the meals they get at home. Our culture wants things easy and simple and I went that way for a while. It's not helpful that the unhealthy food is cheaper.

And our culture needs to rethink how we educate our young. Many are stuck in a self-perpetuating cycle of obesity.

The legislation would entail truth in advertising. The many names that cover starches and glutens would amaze most people. It would be good if the food industry wasn't so mechanized. I can't buy a simple bag of nuts because many are processed on the same machinery as wheat. The same goes for canned or frozen foods. At least frozen foods can be rinsed in a colander.

And a lot of those ingredients in cereals and drinks are alternative names for sugars and artificial sweeteners.

I do happen to agree with your views on the BMI. My doc would love for me to be 125 pounds. I would look emaciated. A friend of mine who by the numbers is 30% overweight, looks good. Again bone size, density, skeletal frame, do make a difference.

I'd take a poll of 2 to see why they're tired when they get home, but I wouldn't need to, I know the answer from experience. They are very physically active, and the school system supports that activity.

As to healthy food being more expensive? I disagree. Junk food is easier, takes less prep, but I can make a batch of chili (just to use an example, there are many) that will be good for several meals for less money than one dinner at McD's. The big difference? Time and planning.