Dutch hope to invent foods that prevent obesity

Are they stupid, or not?

First, the "stupid" part...

"Scientists in the Netherlands are developing a new generation of foods that can help prevent obesity by making people eat less, a research institute said on Thursday...

The Dutch public health agency concluded in a research report last ear that poor diet was as deleterious to health as smoking. It said 25 percent of deaths and serious illness caused by overweight and obesity would be avoided if adults shed 3 kg."

3 kg or kilograms equals 6.6 pounds.

So in order to lose 6.6 pounds, the Dutch are "developing a new generation of foods."

Why? And here is the "or not" part...

"'Twenty years ago, the industry was only interested to sell as much as possible. That has changed, the industry now feels responsibility to respond to the health situation,' Brummer said.

'On the other hand, such innovative products have higher margins than those of selling a tomato or a bottle of milk.'"

MONEY. They are developing products that "have higher margins..."

Caveat emptor.