Comments on: How Does My Breakfast Score? http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html Sharing My Life One Bite at a Time Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:34:20 +0000 hourly 1 By: My New Gig – Carrots ‘N’ Cake http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html/comment-page-2#comment-53716 My New Gig – Carrots ‘N’ Cake Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:06:42 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=21606#comment-53716 [...] Remember this post? [...] [...] Remember this post? [...]

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]]> By: Steak Salad – Carrots ‘N’ Cake http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html/comment-page-2#comment-48145 Steak Salad – Carrots ‘N’ Cake Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:25:53 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=21606#comment-48145 [...] How Does My Breakfast Score? [...] [...] How Does My Breakfast Score? [...]

]]> By: Lynna http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html/comment-page-2#comment-47953 Lynna Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:43:07 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=21606#comment-47953 Although this system has some benefits, overall, I don't think it's very helpful. As people have already pointed out, it could lead to obsessing and does not seem to take certain things into consideration (i.e.- processed foods v.s. simple/ natural ingredients). I saw many highly rated products that I know contain high fructose corn syrup and/ or lots of sugar. Furthermore, I think the system could be confusing for people who ARE knowledgeable about nutrition because it may lead them to wonder why something they thought was healthy by their personal criteria is not highly rated. I know not everything labeled orgainc is healthy, but foods that are more natural and have recognizable ingredients are better than those that don't. The system will only make it easier for people who don't read labels and aren't knowledgeable about nutrition/health to be LESS knowledgeable about their own specific needs. Nutrition needs to be individualized based on ones age, health history, etc., it's not a one size fits all system. Thanks, Tina, for bringing this to people's attention! Although this system has some benefits, overall, I don’t think it’s very helpful. As people have already pointed out, it could lead to obsessing and does not seem to take certain things into consideration (i.e.- processed foods v.s. simple/ natural ingredients). I saw many highly rated products that I know contain high fructose corn syrup and/ or lots of sugar.

Furthermore, I think the system could be confusing for people who ARE knowledgeable about nutrition because it may lead them to wonder why something they thought was healthy by their personal criteria is not highly rated. I know not everything labeled orgainc is healthy, but foods that are more natural and have recognizable ingredients are better than those that don’t. The system will only make it easier for people who don’t read labels and aren’t knowledgeable about nutrition/health to be LESS knowledgeable about their own specific needs. Nutrition needs to be individualized based on ones age, health history, etc., it’s not a one size fits all system.

Thanks, Tina, for bringing this to people’s attention!

]]> By: faith in food http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html/comment-page-2#comment-47879 faith in food Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:02:35 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=21606#comment-47879 This system has it's pros and cons as some have already pointed out. The thing I'm worried about is once again just labeling a food, and people still not understanding what they are eating. They still won't get that it's portion size, calories in and calories out, and now they won't be reading the nutrition label and understanding what they are putting into their bodies and at least gaining a bit of nutrition knowledge in the process if they are just looking at a number. Plus, people with all or nothing mindsets might go into the mode of thinking "oh my gosh, i can only eat foods that are 80 or above" or some crazy rule. I'm not sure if I actually like this idea. I wish we could put whatever financing this system is taking and market education on the good old exchange system which is already all over packaging and although takes some educating, is very adaptable and easy to understand. This system has it’s pros and cons as some have already pointed out. The thing I’m worried about is once again just labeling a food, and people still not understanding what they are eating. They still won’t get that it’s portion size, calories in and calories out, and now they won’t be reading the nutrition label and understanding what they are putting into their bodies and at least gaining a bit of nutrition knowledge in the process if they are just looking at a number. Plus, people with all or nothing mindsets might go into the mode of thinking “oh my gosh, i can only eat foods that are 80 or above” or some crazy rule. I’m not sure if I actually like this idea. I wish we could put whatever financing this system is taking and market education on the good old exchange system which is already all over packaging and although takes some educating, is very adaptable and easy to understand.

]]> By: Whitney http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html/comment-page-2#comment-47876 Whitney Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:59:24 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=21606#comment-47876 Thats a pretty cool system. I think it would be a good idea to start implementing it into grocery stores as well as with health related fields. My father for example thinks he knows how to eat healthy but will go to the store and buy the totally wrong foods. He does not understand reading the ingredients and I feel many people are in such a hurry all the time they see "organic" or " reduced sugar" or "made with whole grains" and just buy it without realizing it may carry as much sugar as a snickers. Good find!! I am very interesting to read more about the program Thats a pretty cool system. I think it would be a good idea to start implementing it into grocery stores as well as with health related fields. My father for example thinks he knows how to eat healthy but will go to the store and buy the totally wrong foods. He does not understand reading the ingredients and I feel many people are in such a hurry all the time they see “organic” or ” reduced sugar” or “made with whole grains” and just buy it without realizing it may carry as much sugar as a snickers. Good find!! I am very interesting to read more about the program

]]> By: Sarah http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html/comment-page-2#comment-47690 Sarah Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:58:31 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=21606#comment-47690 I think it is an interesting system that will definitely make consumers more aware of the foods that they are eating. I personally believe a lot of labels out there "fool" people so it is good that they are taking that into account (like the cereal -- just because it's Kashi doesn't mean its the best for you). But like you said, we can't eat foods that score 100 all the time but having those numbers would show us if we have a potentially dangerous trend growing in our daily diets. Thanks! I think it is an interesting system that will definitely make consumers more aware of the foods that they are eating. I personally believe a lot of labels out there “fool” people so it is good that they are taking that into account (like the cereal — just because it’s Kashi doesn’t mean its the best for you). But like you said, we can’t eat foods that score 100 all the time but having those numbers would show us if we have a potentially dangerous trend growing in our daily diets. Thanks!

]]> By: Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html/comment-page-2#comment-47678 Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:28:13 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=21606#comment-47678 That is really interesting! Thanks so much for sharing this system. That is really interesting! Thanks so much for sharing this system.

]]> By: MR http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/how-does-my-breakfast-score.html/comment-page-2#comment-47677 MR Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:52:33 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=21606#comment-47677 It's not surprising that a lot of packaged foods touted as healthy turn out not to be so. It depends on your definition of healthy of course. But if you're looking to eat mostly whole grains, less sugar, salt, additives and preservatives, I find the best information is in the ingredient list. Since ingredients are listed in order of percentage weight (highest first), it's easy to determine what your product is mostly made out of. If a box of crackers is marketed as "healthy whole grain", but the first few ingredients read "Enriched Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Sugar...", then you're not getting what you think you are. It’s not surprising that a lot of packaged foods touted as healthy turn out not to be so. It depends on your definition of healthy of course. But if you’re looking to eat mostly whole grains, less sugar, salt, additives and preservatives, I find the best information is in the ingredient list. Since ingredients are listed in order of percentage weight (highest first), it’s easy to determine what your product is mostly made out of. If a box of crackers is marketed as “healthy whole grain”, but the first few ingredients read “Enriched Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Sugar…”, then you’re not getting what you think you are.

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