New Posts For Thread: Michelle Obama Unveils "MyPlate", Replacing Food Pyramid.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.From the NYT (link below):www.nytimes.com/2011/06/03/business/03pl...I rather like the new design. It's a lot clearer and easier to understand than the old pyramid and, with obesity a problem in both our countries, a high-profile drive for better die"Sin taxes" only make sense in countries that have national healthcare (we have them here on tobacco and alcohol). I do hope the rest was sarcasm. I'll usually support giving the consumer more information but not forcing them to eat better.[/quote]Wehttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498035037#498035037"Sin taxes" only make sense in countries that have national healthcare (we have them here on tobacco and alcohol). I do hope the rest was sarcasm. I'll usually support giving the consumer more information but not forcing them to eat better.[/quote]WeSun, 05 Jun 2011 17:23:20 -0500In the United States or at least in New York State we have "sin taxes" on alcohol and tobacco. In New York City a pack of cigarettes cost tweleve dollars. I think that at least half of that is in taxes. In New York City a law was recently passedhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498034065#498034065In the United States or at least in New York State we have "sin taxes" on alcohol and tobacco. In New York City a pack of cigarettes cost tweleve dollars. I think that at least half of that is in taxes. In New York City a law was recently passedSun, 05 Jun 2011 17:07:42 -0500"Sin taxes" only make sense in countries that have national healthcare (we have them here on tobacco and alcohol). I do hope the rest was sarcasm. I'll usually support giving the consumer more information but not forcing them to eat better.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498030237#498030237"Sin taxes" only make sense in countries that have national healthcare (we have them here on tobacco and alcohol). I do hope the rest was sarcasm. I'll usually support giving the consumer more information but not forcing them to eat better.Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:21:31 -0500Wow, this post is insane. You want to see a revolt, have the gov't start trying to force people to exercise. Should each of us have a gov't agent that lives with us to make sure that we're taking care of ourselves according to your standards?[/quote]http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498028533#498028533Wow, this post is insane. You want to see a revolt, have the gov't start trying to force people to exercise. Should each of us have a gov't agent that lives with us to make sure that we're taking care of ourselves according to your standards?[/quote]Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:00:43 -0500Wow, this post is insane. You want to see a revolt, have the gov't start trying to force people to exercise. Should each of us have a gov't agent that lives with us to make sure that we're taking care of ourselves according to your standards?http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498026329#498026329Wow, this post is insane. You want to see a revolt, have the gov't start trying to force people to exercise. Should each of us have a gov't agent that lives with us to make sure that we're taking care of ourselves according to your standards?Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:36:13 -0500Oooh, that would hit me hard, but I can agree with the concept.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498021333#498021333Oooh, that would hit me hard, but I can agree with the concept.Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:30:42 -0500I think that if Americans still refuse to follow the guidelines then laws should be passed to.......encourage them to do so. There should be laws against transfats, laws limiting the amount of salt and sugar that is put in processed foods. There shohttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498020881#498020881I think that if Americans still refuse to follow the guidelines then laws should be passed to.......encourage them to do so. There should be laws against transfats, laws limiting the amount of salt and sugar that is put in processed foods. There shoSun, 05 Jun 2011 14:24:37 -0500Of course. With the exception of a few people who require special diets, veggies should usually be the largest part of a meal.I prefer Chardonnay myself and I'm very picky about my beers. If I was willing to drink canned sewage, I could get it anywhehttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498020393#498020393Of course. With the exception of a few people who require special diets, veggies should usually be the largest part of a meal.I prefer Chardonnay myself and I'm very picky about my beers. If I was willing to drink canned sewage, I could get it anywheSun, 05 Jun 2011 14:18:48 -0500I think this sounds great!http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=498018173#498018173I think this sounds great!Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:54:03 -0500If you are striving for sarcasm, it was lost on me. Obesity, especially in children, is a national health issue. This change from the food pyramid is an attempt to help families prepare and consume healthier meals. It is deliberately designed so thhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43911/27724449/Michelle_Obama_Unveils_MyPlate,_Replacing_Food_Pyramid.?post_id=497915957#497915957If you are striving for sarcasm, it was lost on me. Obesity, especially in children, is a national health issue. This change from the food pyramid is an attempt to help families prepare and consume healthier meals. It is deliberately designed so thSat, 04 Jun 2011 12:10:21 -0500