Comments on: News Nugget: Professional athletes asked to stop promoting junk food http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/professional-athletes-asked-to-stop-promoting-junk-food/ Obesity per state, plus the latest news on diet and fitness... with a twist of fun. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:45:12 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: FatFighter http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/professional-athletes-asked-to-stop-promoting-junk-food/#comment-1185 FatFighter Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:05:55 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=752#comment-1185 <p>Dr. J,</p> <p>I did not know that about Eric and I am so impressed by his decisions - thanks for sending the link. Now, why can't all the other athletes do the same? I know, I know... $$$$$$...</p> Dr. J,

I did not know that about Eric and I am so impressed by his decisions – thanks for sending the link. Now, why can’t all the other athletes do the same? I know, I know… $$$$$$…

]]> By: Dr. J http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/professional-athletes-asked-to-stop-promoting-junk-food/#comment-1174 Dr. J Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:25:46 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=752#comment-1174 Mark! Eric Hieden did! http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00014225.html Mark!

Eric Hieden did!

http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00014225.html

]]> By: Caroline http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/professional-athletes-asked-to-stop-promoting-junk-food/#comment-1134 Caroline Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:54:46 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=752#comment-1134 I agree that children and teens are influenced by what they see, but ultimately, some responsibility needs to be with parents. Educating our children on proper nutrition and exercise should be something we monitor and control to the best of our ability, just like we do our their mental, emotional and physical well-being. While we may not have as much say over what our teens eat when away from home, we can certainly provide healthful snacks and meals when they ARE home. And if we start talking to them about nutrition when they're small, (that means saying 'no' once in a while when the kids request the box of goodies with a picture of the superstar du jour, and explaining why protein, carbs and fats are good for them), the kids will hopefully grow up to make their own educated choices. Teaching them about properly nourishing their bodies is as important as school is for nourishing their brains. I agree that children and teens are influenced by what they see, but ultimately, some responsibility needs to be with parents. Educating our children on proper nutrition and exercise should be something we monitor and control to the best of our ability, just like we do our their mental, emotional and physical well-being. While we may not have as much say over what our teens eat when away from home, we can certainly provide healthful snacks and meals when they ARE home. And if we start talking to them about nutrition when they’re small, (that means saying ‘no’ once in a while when the kids request the box of goodies with a picture of the superstar du jour, and explaining why protein, carbs and fats are good for them), the kids will hopefully grow up to make their own educated choices. Teaching them about properly nourishing their bodies is as important as school is for nourishing their brains.

]]> By: cathys997 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/professional-athletes-asked-to-stop-promoting-junk-food/#comment-1115 cathys997 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:06:34 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=752#comment-1115 I feel bad that Michael should be placed in a moral dilemma for cashing in on his accomplishments. If not him, who? It's tough, but someone has to do it. I feel bad that Michael should be placed in a moral dilemma for cashing in on his accomplishments. If not him, who? It’s tough, but someone has to do it.

]]> By: Mark Salinas http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/professional-athletes-asked-to-stop-promoting-junk-food/#comment-1113 Mark Salinas Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:26:51 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=752#comment-1113 I think the "weight" falls on the shoulders of the athletes. Money is the driving force for many unfortunately and who has the money? McDonalds etc. Somebody should take a morale stance....nice post! I think the “weight” falls on the shoulders of the athletes. Money is the driving force for many unfortunately and who has the money? McDonalds etc. Somebody should take a morale stance….nice post!

]]> By: cathy http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/professional-athletes-asked-to-stop-promoting-junk-food/#comment-1111 cathy Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:59:24 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=752#comment-1111 It's a nice idea because kids really do look up to these athletes, but really, is it realistic to expect a young athlete to pass up a lucrative deal with a company because the food isn't healthy? Unless the companies selling healthier food can pony up a little more money for the athletes, I'm not sure that this is a battle that will be won. I hope that I'm wrong, though. It’s a nice idea because kids really do look up to these athletes, but really, is it realistic to expect a young athlete to pass up a lucrative deal with a company because the food isn’t healthy? Unless the companies selling healthier food can pony up a little more money for the athletes, I’m not sure that this is a battle that will be won. I hope that I’m wrong, though.

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