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[DisneyDoctor]

Oh darling, you said you didn’t understand what my comment had to do with soda.. I think.. but then earlier you just said that soda consumption isn’t a major problem.. So, whichever one is your current point now, they’re both wrong. It’s ok, happens to the best of us.

I don’t know you IRL, but I’m pretty certain I would hate you.

You have a condescending attitude and it is really unattractive and obnoxious. I used to be confused why everyone picked on you, but I get it now.

 

[englanddg]

A huge problem that has gone unnoticed is forcing children to eat everything on their plate. Earlier generations forced their children to eat everything, and parents today are doing the same.

We should let kids eat until their full, and then take the food away. This prevents stomach size from increasing and overeating habits from forming.

If we look at the Japanese, these people live longer than most other countries. Why? A number of reasons. But, a huge one is the 80% rule. Most Japanese people eat until their stomachs are 80% full, or until they start to feel full but could eat more. They simply don’t overeat. This is huge considering they start practicing the 80% rule from childhood.

I, for one, have never told my kid to eat everything.

But, I do get where it comes from...it comes from a generation who had, literally, nothing to eat. And, it wasn't that long ago (generationally).

I, personally, don't agree with you here, though. I worked restaurants for 15 years. Parents aren't picky about leftovers, and haven't been for a long time.

 

[DisneyDoctor]

Bahaha.

Let's put the obesity epidemic to the side and talk about the collapse of the American family since we're getting philosophical tonight. What does it say about you and your values when you think someone should be ashamed of being a loving mother?

That’s a huuuuuge stretch, captain.

 

[DisneyDoctor]

I, for one, have never told my kid to eat everything.

But, I do get where it comes from...it comes from a generation who had, literally, nothing to eat. And, it wasn't that long ago (generationally).

I, personally, don't agree with you here, though. I worked restaurants for 15 years. Parents aren't picky about leftovers, and haven't been for a long time.

Statistics tell a different story, but I appreciate the anecdotal experiences.

 

[englanddg]

Statistics tell a different story, but I appreciate the anecdotal experiences.

Got a link for them tasty stats?

 

[DisneyDoctor]

Got a link for them tasty stats?

Let me do some digging in a bit, Rockets are still playing haha.

 

[englanddg]

Let me do some digging in a bit, Rockets are still playing haha.

I would love to see it, really. If you get a chance.

 

[21stamps]

Statistics tell a different story, but I appreciate the anecdotal experiences.

It’s not correct. The problem isn’t eating.. it’s what people are eating and drinking.

Generations ago there was not sugar drinks everywhere you looked.. and I’m including store bought juice in this. Too Much Sugar is by far the worst thing in any diet.. and we are surrounded by sugar options... even when it’s disguised as “healthy”.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

A huge problem that has gone unnoticed is forcing children to eat everything on their plate. Earlier generations forced their children to eat everything, and parents today are doing the same.

We should let kids eat until their full, and then take the food away. This prevents stomach size from increasing and overeating habits from forming.

If we look at the Japanese, these people live longer than most other countries. Why? A number of reasons. But, a huge one is the 80% rule. Most Japanese people eat until their stomachs are 80% full, or until they start to feel full but could eat more. They simply don’t overeat. This is huge considering they start practicing the 80% rule from childhood.

Would those be the generations when grandma and grandpa had a nice, tidy, massive coronary at 55?

 

[englanddg]

It’s not correct. The problem isn’t eating.. it’s what people are eating and drinking.

Generations ago there was not sugar drinks everywhere you looked.. and I’m including store bought juice in this. Too Much Sugar is by far the worst thing in any diet.. and we are surrounded by sugar options... even when it’s disguised as “healthy”.

(waits for HFCS to come up...it's coming!)

 

[DisneyDoctor]

It’s not correct. The problem isn’t eating.. it’s what people are eating and drinking.

Generations ago there was not sugar drinks everywhere you looked.. and I’m including store bought juice in this. Too Much Sugar is by far the worst thing in any diet.. and we are surrounded by sugar options... even when it’s disguised as “healthy”.

It is ONE aspect to the problem. I chose to present one thing that I thought others would overlook.

 

[englanddg]

Would those be the generations when grandma and grandpa had a nice, tidy, massive coronary at 55?

Heh, no, my grandfather made it to 98, my grandmother is still going, and her sister made it to 100.

For the record...my grandmother actually manages her diet...off microwave meals. And, her doctor is fine with that.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It’s not correct. The problem isn’t eating.. it’s what people are eating and drinking.

Generations ago there was not sugar drinks everywhere you looked.. and I’m including store bought juice in this. Too Much Sugar is by far the worst thing in any diet.. and we are surrounded by sugar options... even when it’s disguised as “healthy”.

Generations ago people were bombarded with second hand smoke and ate foods loaded with saturated fats three meals a day...

So sugar is worse than that? Hmmm

 

[DisneyDoctor]

Would those be the generations when grandma and grandpa had a nice, tidy, massive coronary at 55?

Definitely. It started with kids growing up during the depression.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Heh, no, my grandfather made it to 98, my grandmother is still going, and her sister made it to 100.

For the record...my grandmother actually manages her diet...off microwave meals. And, her doctor is fine with that.

Outliers...though I have grandparents into the late 90’s that NEVER should statistically make that...

 

[englanddg]

Definitely. It started with kids growing up during the depression.

Exactly what I said.

 

[englanddg]

Outliers...though I have grandparents into the late 90’s that NEVER should statistically make that...

It just means they are stubborn old bastards.

 

[DisneyDoctor]

It’s not correct. The problem isn’t eating.. it’s what people are eating and drinking.

Generations ago there was not sugar drinks everywhere you looked.. and I’m including store bought juice in this. Too Much Sugar is by far the worst thing in any diet.. and we are surrounded by sugar options... even when it’s disguised as “healthy”.

Some would argue the biggest factor is inactivity. There’s a lot of evidence suggesting not moving is worse than eating habits.

 

[englanddg]

Some would argue the biggest factor is inactivity. There’s a lot of evidence suggesting not moving is worse than eating habits.

I, am in that camp. Calories are fuel. If you don't burn them....

 

[CaptainAmerica]

We should let kids eat until their full, and then take the food away. This prevents stomach size from increasing and overeating habits from forming.

This strikes me as some serious naivete from someone who has never actually raised a child. Kids are full of . If you give a kid a plate with pork, noodles, and broccoli, the kid might eat absolutely nothing and claim they're full. They might eat just the noodles and then claim they're full. Kids lie and say they're full all of the time because they want to go outside and play or because they're just being picky. There's a lot more nuance to it. Parents need to know their kids and make decisions at each meal. A blanket "clean your plate" policy is bad, but so is "let your kid decide when they're full."