Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Junk Food – The Next Frontier

This article discusses the research of former FDA commissioner Dr. David Kessler. He has begun to look into the “magic formula” for many fast foods—a sugar, fat, salt combination that may have a larger effect on our brains than previously imagined.

http://www.denverpost.com/fitness/ci_12281394

Dr. Kessler suggests several steps that mimic what has been done with tobacco control, including litigation.

What do you think is the most effective strategy for steering people toward healthier food choices? Is tobacco control the ideal model for this health issue? What are the most realistic options at this point in time?

-posted by Tad Spencer

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