Yes, but my point (which probably wasn't clear) is that using BMI as a stick to beat people with, without looking at the rest of their lifestyle, is demotivating and disempowering, and healthcare professionals (and the Government - I don't know about in Canada but the UK Govt. are obsessed with BMI at the moment) should know better.
I was inspired to dig out this article, which answers a few of your questions about the historical power of the food lobby, and why processed foods sell better than fresh produce. http://www.michaelpollan.com/article.php?id=87
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Date: 2009-02-25 08:14 pm (UTC)I was inspired to dig out this article, which answers a few of your questions about the historical power of the food lobby, and why processed foods sell better than fresh produce.
http://www.michaelpollan.com/article.php?id=87
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.