Comments on: Connecticut takes on Smart Choices!

By: 8 Possible Causes of ADHD: Finding an Approach that Works for Both Parent & Child | CoActive Health

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:55:24 +0000

[...] double the cost of healthcare for non-ADHD children. When food agencies are allowing health claims on sugary cereals like Fruit Loops, parents of ADHD kids are desperate for answers on not only what they can do for their [...]

By: Charlotte (using EFT for ADHD and ADD symptoms)

Charlotte (using EFT for ADHD and ADD symptoms) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:27:23 +0000

Great that you put this out in the world.. It is sad that the big companies can poison our kids with “healthy” cereals, chockfull of sugar and food colourings – while these have been scientifically proven to provoke ADHD in children. I sent an email to the makers of “Centrum” vitamines for children, also with E124 in it – while that is one of the most accused colourings related to ADHD. Do these guys work together with the Amphetamine-producing industries (Vyvanse for example, the latest ADHD drug, is an Amphetamine. It has just been given exclusive rights for 5 years.. Wondering who is gaining here??). Anyway, Wyeth answered me that E124 is officially allowed by the EU and THUS considered safe for ingestion…
We are living in a strange world.
Re. ADHD: I’m using EFT next to diet, and it works wonders in 80% of diagnosed kids on Ritalin. http://eft4add.com/symptoms-of-add-and-adhd-linked-to-allergies/ shows a video of what happens to kids with allergies – agression and ADHD at it’s worst.

By: Government regulation of salt intake

Government regulation of salt intake — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:50:12 +0000

[...] While on the subject of food politics, here from Marion Nestle is one of our favorite typos ever: “Richard Blumenthal, the Connecticult Attorney General.” [emphasis [...]

By: ADHD and nutrition: finding an alternative treatment that works « the Chiropractic Student

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:26:54 +0000

[...] for healthcare than what families without ADHD children spend. When food agencies are allowing health claims on sugary cereals like Fruit Loops, parents of ADHD kids are desperate for answers on not only what they can do for their children but [...]

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:20:55 +0000

“It’s not as if they are making specific health claims, rather these are just comparative claims.”

No – a comparative claim would read something like “Fruit Loops are better than a giant sticky bun battered and deep-fried”

I mean what are they comparing these products to? All other foods?

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:38:15 +0000

Well Froot Loops is certainly bad for me and I don’t even eat it…their new commercial claiming it’s good for kids because it now has added fiber makes my blood pressure go up every time I see it. This smart choices program has surpassed uselessness and gone on to harmful.

I don’t think I’ll be taking any nutrition advice from Jeff Stier either.

By: susanne

susanne — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:51:55 +0000

“It’s not as if they are making specific health claims, rather these are just comparative claims.”

wrong! it’s called SMART chocies, not SMARTER choices. the title itself implies a specific health claim, and not a comparison.

By: Marion

Marion — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:35:16 +0000

@Cindy — Here is the link to the paper:
http://cjasn.asnjournals.org/cgi/reprint/CJN.04660709v1

I think the study shows how hard it is to do research on salt intake. The range of salt intakes in the study were all at or above recommended levels.

By: Hats Off to CT « PERSONAL Health Care Reform

Hats Off to CT « PERSONAL Health Care Reform — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:32:00 +0000

[...] will probably be saved on a technicality. As Marion Nestle points out in her Food Politics blog, “It’s that debatable philosophic argument again: Is a so-called [...]

By: Anthro

Anthro — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:43:47 +0000

One could simply laugh at Mr. Stier if the subject weren’t so important to children, especially those suffering from obesity, as Mr. Rinehart points out. Mr. Stier’s comments can only be seen as whining. It is shameful to push the argument that Froot Loops are “better” for a child than, say, a doughnut Is that even true? If you don’t count the vitamins, which are added to the product, and the milk, FL may not be any better than the doughnut. So, perhaps have a doughnut with a glass of milk and a multi-vitamin–sounds tastier to me!

I’m going to email my governor’s office right now and find out if my state is one of those considering joining this effort.

A meeting in Rome–how wonderful!