Social engineering or changing behavior by law....

[canadiandesigirl]

Re: Social engineering or changing behavior by law…

@Enigmatic

that is pretty much the debate we have been arguing over during my lectures on Diabetes.

to be honest, I doubt it would make much of a difference. Yes, it might cut sales of soda sugary drinks but it wouldn’t be the wonder solution for fighting obesity.

It would have been better, had the Govt levied fat taxes in combination with subsidized rates on healthy and organic foodstuff. What needs to be revolutionised is the entire food industry. Give them loads of incentives to come up with healthier alternatives.

Also adding to this topics, do you think that labelling calories helps? How many of you actually look at calories when ordering food or buying stuff? Does it alter your decision on buying particular stuff?

I think BOTH actions need to be taken. Reducing access to oversized products and increasing access to healthy food.

As far as labelling calories - I do think it helps. I personally compare product labels and that’s one of the things that’s encouraged by nutrition experts. Someone with Diabetes eg can take advantage of that when they are eating out. The most important reason I believe labels should provide such information is because consumers should have the ability to make informed choices. Ofcourse govt can’t control how much someone eats but they can give one the tools needed to make proper decisions.

I also agree with BBQ I fully support the ban of vending machines and such in schools. What’s also great is the cafeterias are now offering healthier meals with salads etc.