ever hear of the non-profit group global energy balance network? sounds like something to do with global warming, oil or getting more electricity to those places that are under served. NO its not. simply put this group is funded by the soda industry to expand on their message that sugary drinks are not bad for us (might even be considered a snack food) nor do they play a role in the obesity epidemic. a lot of money is also going to politicians, lobbyists and even scientists (who claim to be impartial) so that added taxes and other regulations should not be imposed on this industry. they claim that there is no problem with sugary drinks- the problem is that we don't exercise enough. if we all just did more exercise there would be no obesity epidemic. who cares about calories anyway?
of course i am all for exercise and many of us, including children do not get enough. but to lose weight exercise is only part of the equation and not the largest part. being aware of calories, portion control and limiting those foods that have no nutritional value is whats needed to lose weight in conjunction with an exercise program.
so if you hear any messages from the global energy balance network just remember where they are really coming from.
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