Nope, McDonald's Isn't Making Us Fat

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MikeT, the government doesn't care about children? You are obese and your kids will be obese because of McDondals?

Why don't you just put the burger down and quit blaming McDs. You can tell them to leave the mayo off the filet o fish... you know that's fried right??? You know McD's has salads right? you know they have healthy sides for kids right?

If your kids become overweight, you will be the cause, not any restaurant. You are responsible for teaching your kids what to eat. You are responsible for teaching your kids how to take responsibility. If you can't do that, and you need to make somebody else responsible for that, then you need to hand your kids over to a child wellfare agency immediately, because you certainly can't be a responsible partent.

I eat out every meal. I eat at Taco Bel, McDonalds, pizza, Burger King, Wendey's, Subway, and a lot of higher end places as well. But mostly Taco Bel to be honest, and that's just as "bad" as McDs. I just out completely, as in no food at home. But you know what? I'm not obese!

I don't eat every item on the menu. I eat what you are supposed to eat, a normal meal. I go exercise. And that's despite a 12 hour a day job where I sit all day. And oh, I have raised kids... so that's no excuse. I was in my best shape when I was raising kids... and yes, we all ate out every meal.

I just find it upsetting when parents watch their kids loadup, which is basically killing them, and those parents refuse to take responsibility for it. You know what, there is a reason why obese parents have obese kids... THose parents are bad examples. You want your kids thin and healthy? You get thin and healthy, and teach them how to be thin and healthy. Do your kids right and take some responsibility.

Good luck to your kids, they will need it.

of CA @ Jan 15, 2009 22:14:06 PM

Taxation

Plain and simple. Taxation is violence.

anon of IL @ Jan 15, 2009 22:11:24 PM

Does MacDonalds Make You Fat?

No. But it is a link in the chain. Nobody ever said MacDonalds should be banned. The purpose of that doc was to say "hey, these guys make lousy food, and they'd be happy you ate nothing but their crud. So watch yourself".

That's it.

Who funded this study btw? Just out of curiosity.

John @ Jan 15, 2009 22:09:38 PM

HAHA

Oh my gosh this is wonderful! "LATEST collegiate research project indicates that when people eat a lot, they get fat!" Brilliant!!!

Mike, you're not serious, right? I mean come on..legislating fat content? who does that? france?

I think this is, seriously, the highlight of my day. I work at wendy's, and the only meal i eat that is not fast food is breakfast. usually. Anywho, I'm not overweight by any stretch of the imagination, and i even have "thyroid problems" =D If people would just not eat as often, as much, or as unhealthy, they wouldn't be as obese.

luuv it.

DeeMcc of OH @ Jan 15, 2009 22:08:11 PM

MikeT

LOL!

c of TX @ Jan 15, 2009 21:57:40 PM

Economic Study???

Isn't this a study for nutritionists, or sociologists? It seems economists have business interests at heart?

Where is the link to actual study? It would be interesting to see what methods were used and if the article was publoshed in a peer reviewed journal.

Dole of SD @ Jan 15, 2009 21:54:57 PM

Legislation to attract

SB-

Are you still spoon-fed, you ignorant bitch?

of WI @ Jan 15, 2009 21:53:46 PM

I agree with MikeT

because he has a cool name, plus it's on commercials now.

of WI @ Jan 15, 2009 21:50:51 PM

Dig a little deeper guys

What you really need to do in researching the impact of fast food on our nation's health is look at what is being eaten. If you consider the health effects (not good despite your "economic" study), environmental impact (esp., carbon emissions and soil degradation) and community economics (perhaps a better place to focus your "research"), there is no question that migrating from "fast" to "real" food needs to be a national priority.

Rob Smart of VT @ Jan 15, 2009 21:48:46 PM

high fructose corn syrup

The problem is most likely high fructose corn syrup.

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/boomerconsumer/archives/159504.asp

scot dollinger of TX @ Jan 15, 2009 18:08:55 PM

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