I enjoy the discussion.  I anticipate the time when we can stop the
discussion, move on to collective planning (with more discussion with a
common goal) and eventually get to the point of social activism.  I suspect
our collective voice will be more than a force to be acknowledged.
Paula R. Worton R.N.,BScN
Public Health Nurse
Sudbury & District Health Unit
1300 Paris St. Sudbury P3E 3A3
Tel:(705) 522-9200 ext 376
Fax:(705) 677-9613
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jacquie Poitras [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 2:42 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: community capcity for healthy eating


I think that is a very narrow point of view to take.  To say that we, as
public
health practitioners, shouldn't be focusing on the nutrition habits of
disadvantaged people because we wouldn't do the same for the middle-class
is,
quite frankly, a cop-out.  We work within a certain framework--the social,
cultural and economic structure that surrounds us--and we need to
acknowledge
that in our work.  While the average welfare recipient may not have a ton of
money to throw around, they are still given some money and the choice
between
buying nutritious food or fast food.  Giving them more money does not remove
the choice.  Part of our work is to instill the value of health in everyone
so
that everyone, regardless of income or advantage, makes the healthiest
choices
they can.

More money is not the solution--though it may be part of a more
comprehensive
policy and program initiative.  The solution is changing knowledge,
attitudes
and behaviours at the individual level, resulting in a global impact.

Jacquie Poitras



 --- Dennis Raphael <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > you may
see it, but the populationn health survey indicates otherwsie.
>
> I do not see public health nurses going into Rosedale to tell middle class
> people how to live their lives,
>
> dennis
>
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