I think the subject of nutrition is still viewed to simplistically,
especially considering the myriad of inexplicable disease that humanity
suffers. I wonder if there is a cross species triggering of physiology from
ingested hormones etc. in our diet of both plants and animals that's
causing abnormal responses such as sclerosis (abnormal scarring), vascular
clotting (CHD), etc.

Just because there's food value in a particular substance doesn't mean it's
wholesome food. The subject is more complex than we are able to understand
right now. The effects of the intestinal flora alone are such a
complicating element that are yet to be determined, let alone the
cross-species hormone activation possibilities in genetically sensitive people.

It's beyond me.

david.

At 09:39 AM 12/16/03 -0500, you wrote:
>Thank you Jane - finally a balanced opinion.  As a public health
>nutritionist who studied nutrition for 6 years I can confirm that your
>common sense approach of whole grains, vegetables & fruit, &
>lower-fat protein i.e. meat & alternatives (I would include lower-fat
>milk products as well) is supported by research.  While the details
>of nutrition will probably continue to be debated for years to come
>since it is a young & complex science, these basics will not.
>I am also a strong believer in the determinants of health as well as
>in the fact that the two (i.e. determinants of health & healthy
>lifestyle) are not mutually exclusive.  In fact, I believe that
>constantly debating whether nutrition has any value (which of
>course it does) actually diverts the focus from the social
>determinants of health even further.  This completely defeats the
>purpose of those who are constantly devaluing the importance of
>healthy lifestyle.  Does the media focus too much on healthy
>lifestyle?  Yes.  Does that mean we need to devalue it's
>importance.  No.  It means we need to take every opportunity to
>increase the profile of the social determinants of health as well.
>Why can we not agree that all facets of health are important &
>support each other's work rather than sabotage it?  In-fighting only
>reduces the credibility of health professionals & does nothing to
>further the social determinants of health agenda.
>Thank you,
>Rachel Moon Kelly, MHSc, RD
>Public Health Nutritionist
>HKPR Health Unit
>200 Rose Glen Road
>Port Hope, ON
>L1A 3V6
>Phone: (905) 885-9100
>Fax:   (905) 885-9551
>email: [log in to unmask]
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