RE: Government recommends lying to children

[Guest guest]

All I can say is " Are you SERIOUS?? "

who said it was lying? When I saw it I thought it was pretending. And

pretending is the basis of LOTS of kid games. Everyone knew that that the

potato was not really hot when we played HOT POTATO. I guess they lied about

that too???

really??? does this list serve really HAVE to be like this?????

Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

Department of Public Health

University of Toledo

>

> Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

> - I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

>

> So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

> telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

> over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

> just to have the kid to get exercise.

>

> So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

> to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

> our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

> contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

>

> Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

>

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Honestly, folks. Did you have a problem when our government lied to us to drag

us into war?

As a parent myself, have I ever lied to my kids? You betcha. Would I trick them

into getting a bit of exercise? You betcha. I'd seen the spot and thought it

quite cute. Thanks for pointing out to us that it's a massive government

conspiracy, not an ad designed to help parents cope with rising rates of

childhood obesity.

Have a lovely day. I'm off to " lose " my keys, lie to my children, and do my part

to bring down Western civilization through exercise.

Pam Charney, PhD, RD

Author, Consultant

Mercer Island, WA

Sent from my iPad

> Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

> - I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

>

> So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

> telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

> over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

> just to have the kid to get exercise.

>

> So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

> to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

> our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

> contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

>

> Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

>

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Honestly, folks. Did you have a problem when our government lied to us to drag

us into war?

As a parent myself, have I ever lied to my kids? You betcha. Would I trick them

into getting a bit of exercise? You betcha. I'd seen the spot and thought it

quite cute. Thanks for pointing out to us that it's a massive government

conspiracy, not an ad designed to help parents cope with rising rates of

childhood obesity.

Have a lovely day. I'm off to " lose " my keys, lie to my children, and do my part

to bring down Western civilization through exercise.

Pam Charney, PhD, RD

Author, Consultant

Mercer Island, WA

Sent from my iPad

> Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

> - I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

>

> So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

> telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

> over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

> just to have the kid to get exercise.

>

> So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

> to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

> our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

> contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

>

> Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

>

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Haven't seen or heard it yet, But I think it's a cute idea. To make it better

she should have joined in with the " game " . Being active should be a family

affair.

Holly

 ----------

Holly Lee Brewer, MS RD CDE

Pediatric Dietitian, Diabetes Educator

Medical Nutrition Therapist, Las Vegas, NV

Maj Holly Brewer, USAFR BSC http://hollyinbalad.blogspot.com

301st MDS, NAS JRB Fort Worth (Carswell), TX

Joint Base Balad, Iraq (Jan-Jul 2009)

________________________________

To: rd-usa

Sent: Wed, June 22, 2011 6:31:13 AM

Subject: Government recommends lying to children

 

Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

- I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

just to have the kid to get exercise.

So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

Director of Medical Nutrition

Signet Diagnostic Corp.

Telecommuting Nationwide

(Mountain Time)

Fax:

DineRight4@...

Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

[Guest guest]

Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing the

car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

The NATURAL dietitian

Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

jpress50@...

If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

Government recommends lying to children

Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

- I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

just to have the kid to get exercise.

So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

Director of Medical Nutrition

Signet Diagnostic Corp.

Telecommuting Nationwide

(Mountain Time)

Fax:

DineRight4@...

Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

[Guest guest]

Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing the

car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

The NATURAL dietitian

Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

jpress50@...

If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

Government recommends lying to children

Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

- I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

just to have the kid to get exercise.

So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

Director of Medical Nutrition

Signet Diagnostic Corp.

Telecommuting Nationwide

(Mountain Time)

Fax:

DineRight4@...

Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

[Guest guest]

Might be that cute is in the eye of the beholder. I found it cute. A chuckle

might have even escaped my lips.

Pam Charney, PhD, RD

Author, Consultant

pcharney@...

" Lead, follow, or get out of the way! "

> Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

> for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

>

> Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...

>

> If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

>

> Government recommends lying to children

>

> Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

> - I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

>

> So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

> telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

> over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

> just to have the kid to get exercise.

>

> So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

> to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

> our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

> contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

>

> Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

>

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

>

[Guest guest]

why is it teaching the value of exercise? Being fit and controlling weight is

much more than taking a nature walk. In fact - just increasing daily activity

is valuable in addition to planned physical activity. There is recent research

to show that sitting is a risk factor for heart disease even if there is daily

exercise. So having kids run around - just for activity is what they need to

do.

and please tell me why we have to make it about exercise? why can't it be a

game? why can't we pretend?

I guess there will always be people who are critical and see the " plots " and

unfairness and the dark side of things.

personally I choose to see the giggles and laughter - I choose to Lighten Up!

Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

Department of Public Health

University of Toledo

>

> Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

> for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

>

>

> Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

>

>

>

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...

>

>

[Guest guest]

why is it teaching the value of exercise? Being fit and controlling weight is

much more than taking a nature walk. In fact - just increasing daily activity

is valuable in addition to planned physical activity. There is recent research

to show that sitting is a risk factor for heart disease even if there is daily

exercise. So having kids run around - just for activity is what they need to

do.

and please tell me why we have to make it about exercise? why can't it be a

game? why can't we pretend?

I guess there will always be people who are critical and see the " plots " and

unfairness and the dark side of things.

personally I choose to see the giggles and laughter - I choose to Lighten Up!

Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

Department of Public Health

University of Toledo

>

> Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

> for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

>

>

> Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

>

>

>

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...

>

>

[Guest guest]

I didn't hear or see the commercial, but if someone tells someone to go upstairs

to look for a purse when they know it isn't there, and the other person thinks

it might be there, that's lying! If you're teasingly sending someone on a wild

goose chase fully intending to tell them you were putting them on, OK. But that

sounds like an outright lie. What happened to " honesty is the best policy " ? I

agree with Jan. I taught my kids to do things to keep moving and they knew it

was for health. I didn't have to lie to them.

W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

Long Term Care Consulting

Montana State Hospital

Montana Developmental Center

Certified LEAP Therapist

Owner, InfoSites

www.elk-hunting-tips.net<http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net>

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com<http://www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com>

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

utnutritionprof

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 7:40 AM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

All I can say is " Are you SERIOUS?? "

who said it was lying? When I saw it I thought it was pretending. And pretending

is the basis of LOTS of kid games. Everyone knew that that the potato was not

really hot when we played HOT POTATO. I guess they lied about that too???

really??? does this list serve really HAVE to be like this?????

Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

Department of Public Health

University of Toledo

>

> Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

> - I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

>

> So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

> telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

> over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

> just to have the kid to get exercise.

>

> So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

> to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

> our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

> contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

>

> Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

>

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

>

[Guest guest]

“Teach the children the values of staying busy!†I agree! And add to that

the value of honesty.

W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

Long Term Care Consulting

Montana State Hospital

Montana Developmental Center

Certified LEAP Therapist

Owner, InfoSites

www.elk-hunting-tips.net<http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net>

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com<http://www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com>

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Jacqui

Pressly

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:36 AM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing the

car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

The NATURAL dietitian

Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

jpress50@...<mailto:jpress50%40aol.com>

If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

Government recommends lying to children

Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

- I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

just to have the kid to get exercise.

So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

Director of Medical Nutrition

Signet Diagnostic Corp.

Telecommuting Nationwide

(Mountain Time)

Fax:

DineRight4@...<mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com>

Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

[Guest guest]

Games are clearly a great way to get exercise. Pretending is a great part of

childhood and even adulthood! Lying is not so great a part of either. A " value "

is something worth doing and teaching... like honesty, hard work and play. I

can't believe there are people who were offending by Jan's concern about

promoting lying. What has happened to our American values when that would get

someone's ire up?

W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

Long Term Care Consulting

Montana State Hospital

Montana Developmental Center

Certified LEAP Therapist

Owner, InfoSites

www.elk-hunting-tips.net<http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net>

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com<http://www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com>

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

utnutritionprof

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 10:21 AM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

why is it teaching the value of exercise? Being fit and controlling weight is

much more than taking a nature walk. In fact - just increasing daily activity is

valuable in addition to planned physical activity. There is recent research to

show that sitting is a risk factor for heart disease even if there is daily

exercise. So having kids run around - just for activity is what they need to do.

and please tell me why we have to make it about exercise? why can't it be a

game? why can't we pretend?

I guess there will always be people who are critical and see the " plots " and

unfairness and the dark side of things.

personally I choose to see the giggles and laughter - I choose to Lighten Up!

Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

Department of Public Health

University of Toledo

>

> Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

> for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

>

>

> Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

>

>

>

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just so I understand this - if we try to get kids to be more active with a fun,

pretend activity - that is wrong?

and that it is destructive of honesty?

And pretending makes kids immoral?

Debra

>

> “Teach the children the values of staying busy!†I agree! And add to that

the value of honesty.

>

>

> W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

>

> Long Term Care Consulting

>

> Montana State Hospital

>

> Montana Developmental Center

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist

>

> Owner, InfoSites

>

> www.elk-hunting-tips.net<http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net>

>

>

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com<http://www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com>

>

> From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

Jacqui Pressly

> Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:36 AM

> To: rd-usa

> Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

>

>

>

> Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

> for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

>

> Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...<mailto:jpress50%40aol.com>

>

> If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

>

> Government recommends lying to children

>

> Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

> - I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

>

> So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

> telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

> over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

> just to have the kid to get exercise.

>

> So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

> to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

> our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

> contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

>

> Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

>

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...<mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com>

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I guess the difference between pretending and lying is your political point of

view.

What American values are in jeopardy because a game of pretend gets kids active?

what is the difference between " hiding a purse " and throwing a " hot potato " ?

I guess people who see negative just see negative.

Debra

> >

> > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get

a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just

take the kid on a nature walk

> > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> >

> >

> > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > The NATURAL dietitian

> > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> >

> > jpress50@

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Of course not. How’d we go from lying to pretending?

W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

Long Term Care Consulting

Montana State Hospital

Montana Developmental Center

Certified LEAP Therapist

Owner, InfoSites

www.elk-hunting-tips.net<http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net/>

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com<http://www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com/>

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

utnutritionprof

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 10:53 AM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

Just so I understand this - if we try to get kids to be more active with a fun,

pretend activity - that is wrong?

and that it is destructive of honesty?

And pretending makes kids immoral?

Debra

>

> “Teach the children the values of staying busy!†I agree! And add

to that the value of honesty.

>

>

> W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

>

> Long Term Care Consulting

>

> Montana State Hospital

>

> Montana Developmental Center

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist

>

> Owner, InfoSites

>

> www.elk-hunting-tips.net<http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net>

>

>

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com<http://www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com>

>

> From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of

Jacqui Pressly

> Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:36 AM

> To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com>

> Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

>

>

>

> Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

> for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

>

> Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...<mailto:jpress50%40aol.com>

>

> If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

>

> Government recommends lying to children

>

> Anybody hear a recent " getmoving.gov " commercial? (I think that was the URL

> - I'm in the car, just heard the commercial on the radio.)

>

> So, this commercial, paid for by our government dollars, has a mother

> telling her kid to look for her purse, running up and down the stairs and all

> over the house to find it, knowing full well her purse was right by her -

> just to have the kid to get exercise.

>

> So, in essence, our government advertising is suggesting it's okay to LIE

> to kids to get them moving. That's just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. But, then,

> our government lies to us all the time, so why would the government

> contractors that wrote the commercial think it was inappropriate?

>

> Anybody else have a problem with this? I think I'll be emailing them!

>

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...<mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com>

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Everyone " lightens up " in their own way! I like to laugh a lot too, but I like

to be realistic, and I happen to think that " pretend " is not a good way to

teach. It's ok to pretend

if you let children KNOW you are pretending, but what's the purpose when it

comes to exercise? You say " why do we have to make it about exercise " , and I

don't understand

what you mean. Exercise also means doing things - even raking leaves, planting

flowers, playing catch outside, hiking, swimming, walking, playing tag, playing

volleyball, tennis, hide and seek , etc.

Just moving around - getting a different focus. Kids sit around the computer

and TV because the parents are not comfortable sending them outside to play (for

safety reasons). The parents should be getting involved

in spending time outdoors with the children. Summer activities and winter

activities. There are tons of things to do! Kids are losing touch with the

outdoors and that's

critical because they are our future for the environment. Statistics show that

if they are not interested in the environment, then they won't see the merit in

protecting the environment.

Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

The NATURAL dietitian

Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

jpress50@...

If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

Re: Government recommends lying to children

why is it teaching the value of exercise? Being fit and controlling weight is

much more than taking a nature walk. In fact - just increasing daily activity

is valuable in addition to planned physical activity. There is recent research

to show that sitting is a risk factor for heart disease even if there is daily

exercise. So having kids run around - just for activity is what they need to

do.

and please tell me why we have to make it about exercise? why can't it be a

game? why can't we pretend?

I guess there will always be people who are critical and see the " plots " and

unfairness and the dark side of things.

personally I choose to see the giggles and laughter - I choose to Lighten Up!

Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

Department of Public Health

University of Toledo

>

> Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

> for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

>

>

> Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

>

>

>

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...

>

>

i

pre

[Guest guest]

Two words: Santa Claus.

> **

>

>

> Everyone " lightens up " in their own way! I like to laugh a lot too, but I

> like to be realistic, and I happen to think that " pretend " is not a good way

> to teach. It's ok to pretend

> if you let children KNOW you are pretending, but what's the purpose when it

> comes to exercise? You say " why do we have to make it about exercise " , and I

> don't understand

> what you mean. Exercise also means doing things - even raking leaves,

> planting flowers, playing catch outside, hiking, swimming, walking, playing

> tag, playing volleyball, tennis, hide and seek , etc.

> Just moving around - getting a different focus. Kids sit around the

> computer and TV because the parents are not comfortable sending them outside

> to play (for safety reasons). The parents should be getting involved

> in spending time outdoors with the children. Summer activities and winter

> activities. There are tons of things to do! Kids are losing touch with the

> outdoors and that's

> critical because they are our future for the environment. Statistics show

> that if they are not interested in the environment, then they won't see the

> merit in protecting the environment.

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...

>

>

> If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

>

> Re: Government recommends lying to children

>

> why is it teaching the value of exercise? Being fit and controlling weight

> is much more than taking a nature walk. In fact - just increasing daily

> activity is valuable in addition to planned physical activity. There is

> recent research to show that sitting is a risk factor for heart disease even

> if there is daily exercise. So having kids run around - just for activity is

> what they need to do.

>

> and please tell me why we have to make it about exercise? why can't it be a

> game? why can't we pretend?

>

> I guess there will always be people who are critical and see the " plots "

> and unfairness and the dark side of things.

>

> personally I choose to see the giggles and laughter - I choose to Lighten

> Up!

>

> Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

> Department of Public Health

> University of Toledo

>

>

> >

> > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to

> get a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and

> keep thinking of new tricks?

> > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

> time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective.

> Just take the kid on a nature walk

> > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than

> running around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose.

> Why didn't they do a commercial on

> > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store,

> washing the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> >

> >

> > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > The NATURAL dietitian

> > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> >

> > jpress50@...

> >

> >

>

> i

>

> pre

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I love it!

> > >

> > > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to

> > get a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and

> > keep thinking of new tricks?

> > > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

> > time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective.

> > Just take the kid on a nature walk

> > > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than

> > running around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose.

> > Why didn't they do a commercial on

> > > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store,

> > washing the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> > >

> > >

> > > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > > The NATURAL dietitian

> > > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> > >

> > > jpress50@

> > >

> > >

> >

> > i

> >

> > pre

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I agree. My kids knew Santa Claus was " for pretend " . It can be great fun

to pretend! And we told the (assumed) true story of St. to make it more

fun!

W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

Long Term Care Consulting

Montana State Hospital

Montana Developmental Center

Certified LEAP Therapist

Owner, InfoSites

www.elk-hunting-tips.net

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com

Re: Government recommends lying to children

>

> why is it teaching the value of exercise? Being fit and controlling weight

> is much more than taking a nature walk. In fact - just increasing daily

> activity is valuable in addition to planned physical activity. There is

> recent research to show that sitting is a risk factor for heart disease even

> if there is daily exercise. So having kids run around - just for activity is

> what they need to do.

>

> and please tell me why we have to make it about exercise? why can't it be a

> game? why can't we pretend?

>

> I guess there will always be people who are critical and see the " plots "

> and unfairness and the dark side of things.

>

> personally I choose to see the giggles and laughter - I choose to Lighten

> Up!

>

> Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

> Department of Public Health

> University of Toledo

>

>

> >

> > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to

> get a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and

> keep thinking of new tricks?

> > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

> time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective.

> Just take the kid on a nature walk

> > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than

> running around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose.

> Why didn't they do a commercial on

> > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store,

> washing the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> >

> >

> > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > The NATURAL dietitian

> > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> >

> > jpress50@...

> >

> >

>

> i

>

> pre

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I admit it - I am evil - I actually let my kids believe that Santa was REAL.

Lets practice those American values.

Let me be free to interpret this as a mom pretends to lose her purse. If you

want to see it that she is lying - you are free to see it that way too.

Debra

> > >

> > > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to

> > get a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and

> > keep thinking of new tricks?

> > > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

> > time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective.

> > Just take the kid on a nature walk

> > > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than

> > running around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose.

> > Why didn't they do a commercial on

> > > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store,

> > washing the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> > >

> > >

> > > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > > The NATURAL dietitian

> > > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> > >

> > > jpress50@

> > >

> > >

> >

> > i

> >

> > pre

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I appreciate this input, Jacquelyn. Very wise words. I introduced my kids to as

many opportunities to encourage exercise as I could come up with. I bought them

a unicycle about 11 years ago. They both ended up being paid for several years

performing at fairs doing amazing stunts on unis. Some money was saved for

college. My eldest ended up as a multi-time North American unicycle trials

champion in and mountain unicycle racing champion. He has a German unicycle

sponsor that has paid his expenses to compete on the world champion level in New

Zealand and Denmark. It all started with a $40 pawn shop unicycle. During the

fair performance days I had manufactured for the boys a “walking†or

“balance†ladder. That didn’t go very far. Neither did the professional

grade pogo stick that cost several hundred bucks. I just tried lots of different

things, including long distance running with me. That didn’t catch on, either.

When my eldest went to college I was concerned, correctly, that he would lose

interest in the uni a bit. So, I bought him a decent used mountain bike (another

pawn shop purchase). He loves mountain bike riding now. We do it together

sometimes. I couldn’t do that with unicycles! (Even though I taught them to

“ride†one, not jump off of things on them!) All this didn’t require a bit

of dishonesty.

W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

Long Term Care Consulting

Montana State Hospital

Montana Developmental Center

Certified LEAP Therapist

Owner, InfoSites

www.elk-hunting-tips.net<http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net/>

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com<http://www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com/>

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Jacqui

Pressly

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 10:59 AM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Re: Government recommends lying to children

Everyone " lightens up " in their own way! I like to laugh a lot too, but I like

to be realistic, and I happen to think that " pretend " is not a good way to

teach. It's ok to pretend

if you let children KNOW you are pretending, but what's the purpose when it

comes to exercise? You say " why do we have to make it about exercise " , and I

don't understand

what you mean. Exercise also means doing things - even raking leaves, planting

flowers, playing catch outside, hiking, swimming, walking, playing tag, playing

volleyball, tennis, hide and seek , etc.

Just moving around - getting a different focus. Kids sit around the computer and

TV because the parents are not comfortable sending them outside to play (for

safety reasons). The parents should be getting involved

in spending time outdoors with the children. Summer activities and winter

activities. There are tons of things to do! Kids are losing touch with the

outdoors and that's

critical because they are our future for the environment. Statistics show that

if they are not interested in the environment, then they won't see the merit in

protecting the environment.

Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

The NATURAL dietitian

Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

jpress50@...<mailto:jpress50%40aol.com>

If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

Re: Government recommends lying to children

why is it teaching the value of exercise? Being fit and controlling weight is

much more than taking a nature walk. In fact - just increasing daily activity is

valuable in addition to planned physical activity. There is recent research to

show that sitting is a risk factor for heart disease even if there is daily

exercise. So having kids run around - just for activity is what they need to do.

and please tell me why we have to make it about exercise? why can't it be a

game? why can't we pretend?

I guess there will always be people who are critical and see the " plots " and

unfairness and the dark side of things.

personally I choose to see the giggles and laughter - I choose to Lighten Up!

Debra Boardley, PhD, RD

Department of Public Health

University of Toledo

>

> Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to get a

person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and keep

thinking of new tricks?

> How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one time

thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective. Just take

the kid on a nature walk

> for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than running

around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose. Why didn't

they do a commercial on

> a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store, washing

the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

>

>

> Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

>

>

>

>

> Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> The NATURAL dietitian

> Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

>

> jpress50@...

>

>

i

pre

[Guest guest]

You mean there's no Santa Claus? Next thing I know someone's going to say

there's no tooth fairy.

I agree with Debra's concise reply here. Let's just get folks moving. If they do

that by chasing the imaginary purse, so be it.

Have a great day!

pam

Pam Charney, PhD, RD

Author, Consultant

pcharney@...

" Lead, follow, or get out of the way! "

> I admit it - I am evil - I actually let my kids believe that Santa was REAL.

>

> Lets practice those American values.

>

> Let me be free to interpret this as a mom pretends to lose her purse. If you

want to see it that she is lying - you are free to see it that way too.

>

> Debra

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to

> > > get a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day,

and

> > > keep thinking of new tricks?

> > > > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

> > > time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective.

> > > Just take the kid on a nature walk

> > > > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than

> > > running around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on

purpose.

> > > Why didn't they do a commercial on

> > > > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store,

> > > washing the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > > > The NATURAL dietitian

> > > > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > > > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > > > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > > > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> > > >

> > > > jpress50@

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > i

> > >

> > > pre

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Just to be clear, I haven't seen the commercial. If it was pretending, I have no

problem with that. Just going by what Jan said.

W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT

Long Term Care Consulting

Montana State Hospital

Montana Developmental Center

Certified LEAP Therapist

Owner, InfoSites

www.elk-hunting-tips.net<http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net/>

www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com<http://www.benefits-of-massage-therapy.com/>

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

utnutritionprof

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:21 AM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

I admit it - I am evil - I actually let my kids believe that Santa was REAL.

Lets practice those American values.

Let me be free to interpret this as a mom pretends to lose her purse. If you

want to see it that she is lying - you are free to see it that way too.

Debra

> > >

> > > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to

> > get a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and

> > keep thinking of new tricks?

> > > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

> > time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective.

> > Just take the kid on a nature walk

> > > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than

> > running around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose.

> > Why didn't they do a commercial on

> > > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store,

> > washing the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> > >

> > >

> > > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > > The NATURAL dietitian

> > > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> > >

> > > jpress50@

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Two things:

One - if I ask my daughter to find my purse somewhere in the house I am NOT

lying. I simply can't remember where I put anything anymore.

Two - My children & I participated in Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy (am I

missing any?) and we all grew up fine.

In humorous regard,

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

utnutritionprof

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:21 PM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

I admit it - I am evil - I actually let my kids believe that Santa was REAL.

Lets practice those American values.

Let me be free to interpret this as a mom pretends to lose her purse. If you

want to see it that she is lying - you are free to see it that way too.

Debra

> > >

> > > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to

> > get a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and

> > keep thinking of new tricks?

> > > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

> > time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective.

> > Just take the kid on a nature walk

> > > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than

> > running around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose.

> > Why didn't they do a commercial on

> > > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store,

> > washing the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> > >

> > >

> > > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > > The NATURAL dietitian

> > > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> > >

> > > jpress50@

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[Guest guest]

Two things:

One - if I ask my daughter to find my purse somewhere in the house I am NOT

lying. I simply can't remember where I put anything anymore.

Two - My children & I participated in Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy (am I

missing any?) and we all grew up fine.

In humorous regard,

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

utnutritionprof

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:21 PM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Government recommends lying to children

I admit it - I am evil - I actually let my kids believe that Santa was REAL.

Lets practice those American values.

Let me be free to interpret this as a mom pretends to lose her purse. If you

want to see it that she is lying - you are free to see it that way too.

Debra

> > >

> > > Jan, I do agree with you and feel that trickery is not a positive way to

> > get a person moving. So are you supposed to do this several times a day, and

> > keep thinking of new tricks?

> > > How does that teach the value of exercise? The commercial was just a one

> > time thing, but this has to go on daily in order for it to be effective.

> > Just take the kid on a nature walk

> > > for heavens sake, and have it be a learning experience rather than

> > running around the house looking for a purse that's semi-hidden on purpose.

> > Why didn't they do a commercial on

> > > a family hiking, playing in the park together, walking to the store,

> > washing the car, etc? Teach the children the values of staying busy!

> > >

> > >

> > > Everyone else seems to think this is cute, and I'm not sure why.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

> > > The NATURAL dietitian

> > > Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

> > > and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

> > > Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

> > > Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

> > >

> > > jpress50@

> > >

> > >

> >

> > i

> >

> > pre

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