tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-819010430134873453.post6966089898848378308..comments2024-03-29T00:16:18.277-07:00Comments on Nutrition for the Future: Eat, Play, Rest: What to do - 1 of 5 - Comment @ Regulations.govDayle Hayes, MS, RD, Nutrition for the Future, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04921852351370352566noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-819010430134873453.post-5430293265979906262010-03-22T09:56:18.673-07:002010-03-22T09:56:18.673-07:00Since it can be difficult to be the first person t...Since it can be difficult to be the first person to post a comment, I am going to anonymously share a powerful message (very slighted edited) that I received from a PhD, RD, for whom I have the deepest respect:<br /><br />Having been an overweight child, I lived in constant embarrassment and shame. I cannot tell you how many times my own family would say - you are so pretty, if only you lost some weight.<br /><br />Increasing awareness to health issues (co-morbidities), not symptoms (weight status) is a much better approach. But since it is easier to see the weight than the illnesses, we point our fingers. We are working with preschoolers and even they don't want to play with large children. <br /><br />Strong programming to help all children understand Health at Any Size (HAES) must be started ASAP. Not to say anything about educating parents, school boards, health professionals, and the like.Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, Nutrition for the Future, Inc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04921852351370352566noreply@blogger.com