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Everything I have learned about eating good has come from Dr. McDougall, Esslestyn, Campbell and a few good documentaries, as well as yourself, Jeff.

Now that I belong to a gym I just got a message for an upcoming event: Join us on Monday for our Kids eat Healthy campaign! Come into our lobby between 5-7 pm for information on healthy eating for kids and the entire family. Out of curiosity I asked for some more info and received:



I am planning on attending, but not really sure if it's going to beneficial. I did read a bit on the Academy of Nutrition and dietetics. Should I just go in with an open mind and take what I can from an event like this?

I'm sure JeffN will be by to give you his take on this, which certainly counts more than mine.

I used to be over membership and outreach at a gym in my area that has 20+ locations and thousands of members. Even there, these events were hit or miss. She may be awesome and informative, or she may be a first semester student who teaches kids to make ants on a log. That type of event, for us, was usually staffed by a random student who volunteered out of a member's class, a friend of one of our college-age staff or through community connections we made during fundraising campaigns.

I would go if I was interested, but I'd pack an open mind and no expectations. If you're pleasantly surprised, then that's great!

GEG, thanks for your input. I did inquiry about the event on Monday and a manager of membership at the gym said this is someone they have had speak before. I am going in with an open mind and setting no expectations.

Apologies - could not resist chiming in on this one.....these situations are difficult to manage for a few obvious reasons (atleast for me):

1. Can you trust the source ?
2. Insistence upon animal protein consumption likely...
3. What is your motivation ? Do you want to hear something ?

I believe the goal anyone should have is practically maximize oxygen transport/respiration and alkaline mineral intake.... ie: calorie density through diet.

RawDad, outside of seeing her affiliation with the Academy of Nutrition and dietetics I don't know anything else about the presenter. I agree there will be an insistence on animal protein and how portion control and moderation are good things in the American diet.

My motivation. It's to see if there is anything to learn, maybe to expand or open my mind a bit more. Maybe I just want to sit there any shake my head in disagreement for 2 hours. If I wanted to hear something I agree with then I would listen to Jeff or Dr. McDougall, who are both very reputable sources.

Above anything I want to see how they propose for kids to eat healthy. I know I have made radical changes in my son's diet since I started eating this way and I believe those changes have benefited him.

We can always learn from any situation if we approach it with an open mind.

BTW, she is a student, so don't expect much and go easy on her.

What might be of interest if to ask her what she thinks about vegetarian and vegan diets for children. She is most likely not familiar with the ADA position paper on the topic so it may be an opportunity to have an interesting dialogue. Of course, having the paper, (which is posted in this forum), or just their position statement handy, may be of help. But again, go easy on her and look at it as an opportunity for mutual gain.

In Health
Jeff

Hey I modified a Paleo recipe to make my own veggie sausage! There's usually always a nugget here or there.

Jeff, this is the same paper you posted about here, correct?

Yes

In Health
Jeff