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	<title>Comments on: Obesity in children - How do we give our kids tools to live an active lifestyle?</title>
	<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2007/08/31/obesity-in-children-how-do-we-give-our-kids-tools-to-live-an-active-lifestyle/</link>
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		<title>By: Lisa P</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2007/08/31/obesity-in-children-how-do-we-give-our-kids-tools-to-live-an-active-lifestyle/#comment-99</link>
		<author>Lisa P</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I have to agree with you - teaching our kids how to enjoy physical activity and limiting TV/video game time is a great step toward responsible parenting.  

Where I am inclined to disagree is when it comes to the current food pyramid.  I have to wonder how much of that pyramid is backed by solid research and how much is backed by the wheat lobby.  

When I was obese, my doctor gave me the food guide pyramid to follow and said I was guaranteed to lose weight if I followed it.  I followed it to a T, made sure my serving numbers were on the low end and my serving sizes were appropriate.  I ended up gaining more weight! 

Although we disagree on the pyramid, we do agree in principle: we have a responsibility to teach our kids how to live a more active lifestyle and how to eat to fuel their bodies properly.  I commend you on your efforts!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have to agree with you - teaching our kids how to enjoy physical activity and limiting TV/video game time is a great step toward responsible parenting.  </p>
<p>Where I am inclined to disagree is when it comes to the current food pyramid.  I have to wonder how much of that pyramid is backed by solid research and how much is backed by the wheat lobby.  </p>
<p>When I was obese, my doctor gave me the food guide pyramid to follow and said I was guaranteed to lose weight if I followed it.  I followed it to a T, made sure my serving numbers were on the low end and my serving sizes were appropriate.  I ended up gaining more weight! </p>
<p>Although we disagree on the pyramid, we do agree in principle: we have a responsibility to teach our kids how to live a more active lifestyle and how to eat to fuel their bodies properly.  I commend you on your efforts!</p>
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