Make Small Changes For Big Rewards Recommends ASN President

A sudden attack of smarts (as in this agrees with what we have been saying since Day One) - likely to be short-lived.

"Small changes can lead to big rewards, such as maintaining a healthy weight, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) President James O. Hill, PhD, describes in a recent report. The article, to be published in the February issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is written by Hill on behalf of a joint task force of ASN, the Institute of Food Technologists, and the International Food Information Council.

'By shifting our focus to small changes in diet and physical activity, we can prevent weight gain and potentially reduce the magnitude of the obesity problem. Large permanent changes in diet and activity are much harder to implement and sustain,' said Hill. 'Significant benefits to society are possible by promoting small, achievable changes.'"

What are some examples of small changes? Consider the following:

* Take the stairs instead of the elevator

* Walk an extra 2,000 steps a day

* Reduce food portion size by 5%

* Replace sweetened beverages with non-caloric beverages

* Eat a nutritious breakfast"

Oh, no!

Here is some stupid (in addition to the patently silly "nutritious breakfast").

"'Obesity is a complex matter, but starting with one small step can lead to significant progress in achieving energy balance,' stated Hill."

Told you it would be short-lived.

Overweight/obesity are anything but "complex."

They are simple, i.e., the imbalance between Calories in and Calories out.

Some people should just shut-up while they are ahead.

Too bad.