Disney vs childhood obesity

Disneydreamer23

Disneydreamer23

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i think this is a good idea but most of it is parents my husband as a child told me he had happy meals for lunch every day and pizza or other fast food for dinner and dunkin for break fast every day he was so obese as a child and has alot of weight probems now, i am also a teacher and my children get packed lunches this one child today had left over KFC 3 chicken legs 1 side mashed potatos 1 side of mac and cheese 2 buiscuits, 4 chicken tenders and a chocolate parfay, this is a bag lunch .. and this child being 4 is 89 pounds..... ( we weigh them for a fingerprint photo card we have) I am glad Disney is doing this hopefully it will show some of these parents~
 
comics101

comics101

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Ironic that as I read this I'm enjoying a scrumptious Five Guys bacon cheeseburger with a side of cajun fries and a large cherry coke. To be honest, I don't even understand why this is news. I really don't understand how this helps Disney at all in the long run, if anything Id think it would hurt their bottom line...less buyers=less money.

Honestly, does anyone believe Disney not accepting certain advertisers simply because their product is deemed unhealthy is going to convince anyone to start eating healthier? Not to be too cynical, but I'd be willing to bet the only reason TWDC is doing this is so that a few important insiders feel better about themselves because they "helped" make a difference, and so that they can gain some "street cred" among like-minded peers living in the bubbles that are the northeast and L.A.
 
Clever Name

Clever Name

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It's Going To Take Awjile:

According to USA Today, by 2015, all foods and beverages advertised, promoted or sponsored on the Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Radio Disney, Disney.com and Saturday morning programming for children on ABC-owned stations will have to meet the new guidelines for limiting calories and reducing saturated fat, sodium and sugar. The Walt Disney Co. owns the ABC Network. :wave:

http://www.philly.com/philly/health...y_to_Curtail_Junk_Food_Ads_Aimed_at_Kids.html
 
DizneyPryncess

DizneyPryncess

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I say good for Disney for doing this. Will it make a difference all by itself? Maybe not. But look at it this way. Whenever I hear someone say "I didn't vote, because my vote doesn't really count. It won't actually determine who wins an election" - I can't help but think that they are right. But that if everyone felt that way, it would effect things. So every vote counts.

In the same regards, if others take Disney's steps & try to follow the same path, maybe we'll see an eventual difference. Even a little step toward helping change childhood obesity is better than no step at all.

I agree it's ultimately the parents responsibility. But increasing awareness to the parents is important.
 
M

MickeyPeace

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DizneyPryncess said:
I say good for Disney for doing this. Will it make a difference all by itself? Maybe not. But look at it this way. Whenever I hear someone say "I didn't vote, because my vote doesn't really count. It won't actually determine who wins an election" - I can't help but think that they are right. But that if everyone felt that way, it would effect things. So every vote counts.

In the same regards, if others take Disney's steps & try to follow the same path, maybe we'll see an eventual difference. Even a little step toward helping change childhood obesity is better than no step at all.

I agree it's ultimately the parents responsibility. But increasing awareness to the parents is important.
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This is why what Disney decided to do is important and will be effective. Awareness and trend setting. Obese Americans have been taught by media and advertising that super sized fried meals and soft drinks are normal. A shift from this is a great and bold move. Good going Disney!
 
Mimi

Mimi

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Scoutn757 said:
How about people taking it upon their own self. I did and lost 80 pounds. Having others discipline you or your kid's eating habits will end just there.
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Well the kids really can't be expected to take it upon themselves and many parents fail to try. Whether we like it or not it does take a village to raise a child and our kids are heavily influenced by the media.

I say Bravo to Disney.
 
flavious27

flavious27

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It is good that they are doing this, a few years late though, but still good. I have been wondering if WOL will be opened up as part of michelle's healthy eating campaign.
 
LuLaSue

LuLaSue

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I don't think this is all about being fat or not being fat. It is about offering better choices. How about the people who aren't fat, who aren't skinny but who just want heathy choices. I remember a time when healty choices were very limited down in the world and made it very difficult to dine. Now, with so many healthy choices, the bacon cheese burger, cupcake or dole whip or what ever your fancy is, becomes a wonderful treat.

I think it is wise what Disney is doing. Baby steps for healthier eating while still having choices.
 
Pumbas Nakasak

Pumbas Nakasak

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Of course its purely coincidental that the mark up on healthier food is higher.

Last time I visited it wasnt compulsory to quaff down all you can eat.
 
harryk

harryk

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Now we have the government trying to tell us what and how much to eat and even have government controlling what is being sold. (no more big gulps!). :(:(

WDW is entering the healthy campaign. Stick to selling the Mouse and get out of the what you may eat campaign. Too many people trying to tell us what to do..... What is next? The desert counter being removed from the Earth Pavilion at EPCOT because someone buys 2 deserts and not 1 on occasion?!?

Let everyone be responsible for their own choices - don't make choices for them. :):)
 
powlessfamily4

powlessfamily4

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I really don't see anything negative about this. It is about choice. They provide you with the options and you choose what you want to do. You can even get a salt packet and add 25% more sodium to your child's meal if that's what your into. The option to eat healthy is available. It takes away the excuse of "no healthy options" out of the equation. If they start banning Dole Whips and cupcakes.... then we may have a problem. :)
 
amazingwdw

amazingwdw

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harryk said:
Now we have the government trying to tell us what and how much to eat and even have government controlling what is being sold. (no more big gulps!). :(:(

WDW is entering the healthy campaign. Stick to selling the Mouse and get out of the what you may eat campaign. Too many people trying to tell us what to do..... What is next? The desert counter being removed from the Earth Pavilion at EPCOT because someone buys 2 deserts and not 1 on occasion?!?

Let everyone be responsible for their own choices - don't make choices for them. :):)
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This is by no means along the lines of "Crazy Mike's" banning of big gulps. They are not telling you "you cannot eat this." They are removing advertising for "junk" food and other things that do not fit in the guidelines for food advertising. They are trying to be socially accountable for the advertising the nation's children sees on their networks. And I'll bet that some of the foods not allowed to be advertised will still be available to you in the parks :)
For me, Disney is just trying to do their part in spreading awareness of this rapidly spreading "inflation" of our children's guts and saying "stop, and think about what you're eating" before you devour that cheesecake :slurp:
No one has taken that away... yet :lookaroun
 
harryk

harryk

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amazingwdw said:
This is by no means along the lines of "Crazy Mike's" banning of big gulps. They are not telling you "you cannot eat this." They are removing advertising for "junk" food and other things that do not fit in the guidelines for food advertising. They are trying to be socially accountable for the advertising the nation's children sees on their networks. And I'll bet that some of the foods not allowed to be advertised will still be available to you in the parks :)
For me, Disney is just trying to do their part in spreading awareness of this rapidly spreading "inflation" of our children's guts and saying "stop, and think about what you're eating" before you devour that cheesecake :slurp:
No one has taken that away... yet :lookaroun
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The camel's nose is already in the tent - How long before the whole body gets in. You are witnessing the beginning of 'Uncle' controlling everything and Disney management is going along with it. Disney is not responsible for the spreading 'inflation' - the parent's lack of action is. Leave the Mouse alone .... stay in the entertainment industry ... Disney does not have to make us aware of the 'spreading' waistlines .. we are able to see it for ourselves at all the food pavilions.
 
NMBC1993

NMBC1993

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I personally look at this as a glass half full kind of thing. Sure you have to give it to Disney to say they won't promote unhealthy living but how much of it was them just wanting to sell more Mickey apples? What I do have a problem with though is taking away my dining options in general, for example the Twinkie Tiramisu at Pop was deemed "too unhealthy" and was discontinued. Couldn't someone just not buy it if they felt it was too unhealthy for them? Heck, do it like Coke does and slap a big calorie sticker on the front so people can clearly see what is in the product. I fell that Disney should start taking they're own advise and start being smart with their dining options and give people choices and not just say "Oh! That's too unhealthy!! Take this apple instead because we're not going to give you any other choice". Because maybe I wanted to eat that double scoop sundae....ever think about that?
 

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