{"id":89255,"date":"2024-07-16T07:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=89255"},"modified":"2024-07-15T08:22:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T16:22:12","slug":"general-mills-funded-dieticians-who-try-to-claim-being-obese-is-healthy-and-that-ultra-processed-foods-are-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/doctrine\/general-mills-funded-dieticians-who-try-to-claim-being-obese-is-healthy-and-that-ultra-processed-foods-are-good\/","title":{"rendered":"General Mills funded dieticians who try to claim being obese is healthy and that ultra-processed foods are good"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Obesewomen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Obesewomen.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Obesewomen-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Obese females (Pixabay)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/cogwriter.htm\">COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Does money influence marketing, so-called experts, etc.?<\/p>\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n<p>Notice the following:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"ArticleFull_title__FDrpw\">Anti-Diet: General Mills Pushes &#8220;Health At Any Size&#8221; Research With Dietitian Influencers As Obesity Rate Doubles<\/h2>\n<header class=\"ArticleFull_header__z0vIZ\">\n<footer class=\"ArticleFull_headerFooter__eijAF\">\n<div class=\"ArticleFull_headerFooter__date__UFCbS\">Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 &#8211; 02:20 PM<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"NodeContent_mainContent__2jyAd\">\n<div class=\"NodeContent_body__HBEFs NodeBody_container__eeFKv\">\n<p>In news that should come as a surprise to no one, the people leading the charges against &#8220;fat shaming&#8221; and advocating for something called &#8220;anti-dieting&#8221; are&#8230;you guessed it&#8230;food companies.<\/p>\n<p>People following the online trend are finding themselves (<em>surprise!<\/em>) gaining weight.\u00a0That includes\u00a0Jaye Rochon, who a Washington Post\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wellness\/2024\/04\/03\/diet-culture-nutrition-influencers-general-mills-processed-food\/\">article profiled<\/a>. She followed a &#8220;health at every size&#8221; mindset and&#8230;<em>voila<\/em>&#8230;.was stunned when she put on 50 pounds, tipping the scale near 300 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>Under the guise of coming off as woke and encouraging &#8220;health at any weight&#8221; (as if that&#8217;s actually a thing), the Washington Post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wellness\/2024\/04\/03\/diet-culture-nutrition-influencers-general-mills-processed-food\/\">revealed this week<\/a> that General Mills, behind closed doors has been &#8220;touting anti-diet research it claims proves the harms of &#8216;food shaming.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While a company spokesperson said it\u00a0\u201cworks closely with a variety of scientific, health, nutrition and other credentialed experts to ensure we provide accurate, evidence-based information,\u201d the Post revealed the company has\u00a0hired lobbyists to oppose federal policies adding health info to food labels.<\/p>\n<p>Amy Cohn, General Mills&#8217; senior manager for nutrition and external affairs, promoted anti-diet messaging to dietitians at a national food conference last fall, the report says. She criticized the media for shaming processed foods and consumers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;You can help derail the cycle of shame,&#8221; <\/strong>Cohn urged the dietitians.\u00a0<em>Yeah, and add 50 pounds to your client&#8217;s ass in 6 months.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Kathryn Lawson, <strong><em>a dietitian that works at\u00a0Nestl\u00e9 (what?)<\/em><\/strong>, tweeted during the session: &#8220;People need to feel heard and seen to break the cycle of shame around weight loss and eating.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Online dietitians, often backed by food makers, are gaining large followings by promoting anti-diet messages. Hashtags like #NoBadFoods and #FoodFreedom are widespread on social media. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/markets\/anti-diet-general-mills-touts-health-any-size-research-dietitian-influencers-obesity-rate\">https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/markets\/anti-diet-general-mills-touts-health-any-size-research-dietitian-influencers-obesity-rate<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Bible warns:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, (1 Timothy 6:10)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Yes, many are bought and paid for and harm others because of their love for money instead of loving others.<\/p>\n<p>That said, while there are exceptions, in general dietitians are NOT real nutritionists.<\/p>\n<p>The American Dietetics Association (ADA) is highly funded by those in the food processing industry.<\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons that I know this is that I was a member of the ADA for a year.<\/p>\n<p>As it turned out, its national convention was in Los Angeles, California in 1994, so since I was a member then, I attended.<\/p>\n<p>While I had long-believed that the ADA was compromised by industry, the convention solidified that for me.<\/p>\n<p>I saw I could get &#8216;continuing education credit&#8217; if I attended a seminar on &#8220;nutritive vs. non-nutritive sweetners&#8221; by a company that made artificial sweeteners.<\/p>\n<p>A couple of the largest fast-food companies had large booths at that convention as did many companies that gave out samples of various ultra-processed foods.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, <a id=\"video-title315\" title=\"Evil is Affecting the Food Supply\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W8vao38f17w\" aria-label=\"Evil is Affecting the Food Supply by ContinuingCoG 9 hours ago 1 hour, 7 minutes 86 views\">Evil is Affecting the Food Supply<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons I attended the convention was to speak to a woman who had a small item posted about diet and cancer. When I caught up with that doctor, I politely challenged what she had published as it made little sense to me as an anti-cancer approach. She then told me that the real dietary factor that had reduced breast cancer in her research was the avoidance of corn oil. But she said that they would not publish her paper if she had that in it, so she left that out. That basically meant that no one could tell from her published research why the dietary recommendations she pointed to were helpful.<\/p>\n<p>This is shameful, but a lot of what is called science is either suppressed or bought and paid for by industry.<\/p>\n<p>During the convention, the president of the ADA was replaced by another woman to be president. The new president probably weighed at least twice that of the departing president.<\/p>\n<p>I did not renew my membership in the ADA.<\/p>\n<p>That said, obesity rates are rising. And yes, promotion of unhealthy food is a factor.<\/p>\n<p>Obesity is UNHEALTHY and should not be encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>The Bible tells people to eat what is good:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread,<br \/>\nAnd your wages for what does not satisfy?<br \/>\nListen carefully to Me, and eat what is good (Isaiah 55:2).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Do not overeat. Eat what is good.<\/p>\n<p>Having more highly-overweight people is consistent, however, with the following prophecy for the last days:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!\u00a0 (2 Timothy 3:1-5)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Lack of self-control, while not the only factor, is a factor in obesity.<\/p>\n<p><em>ZeroHedge<\/em> reported the following related to approving of obesity;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>August 8, 2022<\/p>\n<p>Talk show host and comedian Bill Maher <strong>railed against the pro-obesity &#8216;body positivity&#8217; movement<\/strong>, saying that not only is it pathetic, <strong>it&#8217;s a national security risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There is a disturbing trend going on in America these days,&#8221; Maher began, adding that people are &#8220;rewriting science to fit ideology to just fit what you want reality to be.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019ve gone from fat acceptance to fat celebration. That\u2019s new. That is new,&#8221; Maher said. &#8220;To view letting yourself go as a point of pride? We used to at least try and be fit and healthy and society praised those who succeeded&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Now the term body positivity is used to mean, \u2018I\u2019m perfect the way I am because I\u2019m me,\u2019&#8221; the <em>HBO<\/em> host continued, adding &#8220;It\u2019s Orwellian how often positivity is used to describe what\u2019s not healthy!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Of course, you can get away with anything bad for you when you\u2019re young,&#8221; then said, adding &#8220;<strong>Let me ask you this: Have you ever seen a fat 90-year-old?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maher then noted that the military is having a harder time finding in-shape recruits<\/strong>, as well as how obese people have fared worse during COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At some point acceptance becomes enabling, and if you\u2019re in any way participating in this joyful celebration of gluttony that goes on now, you have blood on your hands,&#8221; he said, adding &#8220;<strong>You can make believe you\u2019re fighting some great social justice battle for a besieged minority, but what you\u2019re really doing is enabling addicts \u2013 which I thought we decided was bad<\/strong>.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/medical\/bill-maher-slams-fat-celebration-and-body-positivity\">https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/medical\/bill-maher-slams-fat-celebration-and-body-positivity<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While I have seen many people in their 90s, no, I never recall seeing any who were fat (though there probably are some). But &#8216;wokeness&#8217; wants people to say bad is good.<\/p>\n<p>The Bible warns:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;<br \/>\nWho put darkness for light, and light for darkness;<br \/>\nWho put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!<\/p>\n<p>21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes,<br \/>\nAnd prudent in their own sight!\u00a0 (Isaiah 5:20-21)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It is NOT good to tell people that it is fine to be obese&#8211;that is bearing false witness&#8211;a violation of the ninth commandment.<\/p>\n<p>Although some falsely teach that Jesus taught &#8220;come as you are,&#8221; He really said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>15 &#8230; Repent, and believe (Mark 1:15)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He did not say be satisfied as you are but be willing to change and believe. And, yes, this can mean physically and not just spiritually, as other scriptures show. He also said that those who would not believe He is who He said He was would die in their sins (John 8:24).<\/p>\n<p>Obesity is bad for the obese and bad for society.<\/p>\n<p id=\"date_partner\">Notice also the following related to obesity:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>The Societal Cost of Obesity<\/h2>\n<p>According to researchers at Ball State University in Indiana,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/news\/20180612\/us-obesity-rates-rising-again#1\">obesity is on the rise<\/a>. Estimates based on their early research show that by 2030, in the absence of any intervening actions, a third of all children between the ages of six and eleven will be considered obese or overweight.<\/p>\n<p>No doubt that is a shocking statistic. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>To measure whether or not you are overweight or obese, you must account for your Body Mass Index or BMI.<\/p>\n<p>For adults, BMI consists of a person\u2019s weight divided by their height squared. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>For children, BMI is calculated using the same formula but is interpreted using the child\u2019s age and sex. Those results are then measured amongst a percentile. This method accounts for the difference in adolescent development for those between the ages of 2 and 19.<\/p>\n<p>Health risks can occur in any individual, no matter their lifestyle or level of fitness. But for those who are obese, there is a far more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/weight-management\/health-risks-overweight\">heightened risk<\/a>\u00a0of experiencing serious health conditions. The list of potential health problems and complications is extensive and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure (Hypertension)<\/li>\n<li>Risk for stroke<\/li>\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Coronary heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Problems regulating healthy cholesterol levels (high LDL, low HDL, high levels of triglycerides<\/li>\n<li>Certain types of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/obesity\/obesity-fact-sheet#q5\">cancers<\/a>\u00a0including breast, colon, endometrial, gallbladder, kidney, liver, ovarian, or pancreatic<\/li>\n<li>Gallbladder disease<\/li>\n<li>Osteoarthritis (deterioration of bone and cartilage in joints)<\/li>\n<li>Greater risk for mental illness including anxiety, clinical depression, and other psychiatric disorders<\/li>\n<li>Reduced quality of life (excessive pain, limited mobility, problems performing everyday tasks, such as standing, walking, or using the restroom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In practically all instances, obesity also enhances the risk of premature death. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Based on several estimates, the US has spent anywhere from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonwealthfund.org\/blog\/2018\/rising-obesity-united-states-public-health-crisis\">$150 billion<\/a>\u00a0to upwards of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/obesity-prevention-source\/obesity-consequences\/economic\/\">$190 billion<\/a>\u00a0each year on obesity-related costs. Some put that range\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stateofobesity.org\/healthcare-costs-obesity\/\">even higher<\/a>. This includes diagnosis and treatment, as well as prevention-related costs.<\/p>\n<p>By 2030 \u2013 a little over a decade away \u2013 those numbers could increase by as much as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/obesity-prevention-source\/obesity-consequences\/economic\/\">$66 billion<\/a>\u00a0a year.<\/p>\n<p>Those figures, though, only take into account direct costs. They do not account for lost work (either in lost employee wages or lost employer productivity), insurance costs, or lower overall wages. According to some of the most prevalent reports, these secondary financial consequences are an even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccor.org\/annualreport2013\/downloads\/Obesity-2.pdf\">larger burden<\/a>\u00a0that the direct medical costs of obesity.<\/p>\n<p>At its most extreme, obesity may prove to be one of humankind\u2019s worst maladies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbahealthcaremanagement.org\/topics\/the-societal-cost-of-obesity\/\">https:\/\/www.mbahealthcaremanagement.org\/topics\/the-societal-cost-of-obesity\/<\/a> accessed 08\/24\/19<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The USA is already massively in debt and future increases in health care costs and decreased productivity can be part of &#8216;the straw that will break the camel&#8217;s back&#8217; metaphorically.<\/p>\n<p>The Bible opposes obesity.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what Moses and Jeremiah were inspired to write about obesity thousands of years ago:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>15 You grew fat, you grew thick,<br \/>\nYou are obese!<br \/>\nThen he forsook God who made him,<br \/>\nAnd scornfully esteemed the Rock of his salvation.<br \/>\n16 They provoked Him to jealousy with foreign gods;<br \/>\nWith abominations they provoked Him to anger. (Deuteronomy 32:15-16)<\/p>\n<p>11 \u201cBecause you were glad, because you rejoiced,<br \/>\nYou destroyers of My heritage,<br \/>\nBecause you have grown fat like a heifer threshing grain,<br \/>\nAnd you bellow like bulls,<br \/>\n12 Your mother shall be deeply ashamed;<br \/>\nShe who bore you shall be ashamed.<br \/>\nBehold, the least of the nations shall be a wilderness,<br \/>\nA dry land and a desert. (Jeremiah 50:11-12)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The idea that one should not be obese is not a new one.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Bible warns about gluttony:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>20 Do not mix with winebibbers, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; 21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty (Proverbs 23:20-21)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Many people consume too much overly-processed convenience foods, synthetic nutrients, chemical additives, and refined grains&#8211;that is NOT good (see also yesterday&#8217;s post: <a title=\"\u2018Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 32 Illnesses\u2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/doctrine\/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-32-illnesses\/\"> <span class=\"post_title\">\u2018Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 32 Illnesses\u2019<\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>People should try to eat real, not artificial, foods. Soda consumption should be almost non-existent, essentially a very rare treat.<\/p>\n<p>And while they do not like to believe this, almost all obese people also need to eat less.<\/p>\n<p>Many years ag0, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/philadelphia-remnant-beliefs.htm\"><em>Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> put out a video about concerns about eating to much on our YouTube channel called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/BibleNewsProphecy\">Bible New Prophecy<\/a>. Here is a link to our video: <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Eating Right, Eating Too Much, and Prophecy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KuNTKJoApkw\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=PTxIUpO7EqnBsAfGmYGQBg&amp;ved=CEUQvxs&amp;feature=c4-feed-u\">Eating Right, Eating Too Much, and Prophecy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That said, losing weight can be very, very difficult. But real Christians should believe the following:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With prayer and proper determination, breaking away from being obese can happen.<\/p>\n<p>The Bible teaches:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,<br \/>\nAnd lean not on your own understanding;<br \/>\n6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,<br \/>\nAnd He shall direct your paths.<\/p>\n<p>7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;<br \/>\nFear the Lord and depart from evil.<br \/>\n8 It will be health to your flesh,<br \/>\nAnd strength to your bones. (Proverbs 3:5-8)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>32 Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father\u2019s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Do not let fear stop you from moving ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Take proper action (cf. Galatians 6:9-10; Revelation 3:7-13; Zephaniah 2:1-3).<\/p>\n<p>Interested in a spiritual \u2018five second\u2019 rule?<\/p>\n<p>Tell yourself and pray:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I will act on the truth and not put it off because I do not feel like it. Jesus help me.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Most people can quietly pray that in 5 or so seconds.<\/p>\n<p>And physically if it will help, you can count backwards from five or use some other technique to motivate you to do what is right\u2013including with your diet. But then pray for God\u2019s assistance.<\/p>\n<p>You can eat less&#8211;take it one day at a time consistent Jesus&#8217; words in Matthew 6:34, which when you are trying to lose weight may also mean one meal or snack desire at a time.<\/p>\n<p>We also have a related video on changing your life. Here is a link to the video: <a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"'How to Change Your Life in 5 Seconds'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9yg6ELwiXEY\" aria-label=\"'How to Change Your Life in 5 Seconds' by BibleNewsProphecy 4 hours ago 16 minutes 22 views\">\u2018How to Change Your Life in 5 Seconds\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, some things take longer than 5 seconds. But asking Jesus to help you not overeat is something everyone can do.<\/p>\n<p>While it may not help your weight much, exercising is good for you and your innate immune system. Related to exercise, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/philadelphia-remnant-beliefs.htm\"><em>Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> (CCOG) put out the following video on our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/BibleNewsProphecy\">Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel: <a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"The Plain Truth About Exercise\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3z0QI-jGbX8\" aria-label=\"The Plain Truth About Exercise by BibleNewsProphecy 6 hours ago 17 minutes 59 views\">The Plain Truth About Exercise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, the US is prophesied to lose militarily in the relatively near future (cf. Daniel 11:39).<\/p>\n<p>It could be that health issues, including obesity, will end up being partial factors for the defeat.<\/p>\n<p>Now, related to food, we put out the following video: <a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"Let's Talk About Food\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PSXxLtGrt88\" aria-label=\"Let's Talk About Food by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 11 minutes No views\">Let\u2019s Talk About Food<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Related to Christian health, we put out the following video: <a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"Let's Talk About Health\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ahqZG4k5bew\" aria-label=\"Let's Talk About Health by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 20 minutes 10 views\">Let\u2019s Talk About Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We also have the following obesity related video:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope ytd-shelf-renderer\">\n<div id=\"scroll-outer-container\" class=\"style-scope yt-horizontal-list-renderer\">\n<div id=\"scroll-container\" class=\"style-scope yt-horizontal-list-renderer\">\n<div id=\"items\" class=\"style-scope yt-horizontal-list-renderer\">\n<div id=\"dismissible\" class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\">\n<p><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint inline-block style-scope ytd-thumbnail\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9hpS04j9L3s\" rel=\"null\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"yt-core-image yt-core-image--fill-parent-height yt-core-image--fill-parent-width yt-core-image--content-mode-scale-aspect-fill yt-core-image--loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/9hpS04j9L3s\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwE2CPYBEIoBSFXyq4qpAygIARUAAIhCGAFwAcABBvABAfgB_gmAAtAFigIMCAAQARhVIGUoZDAP&amp;rs=AOn4CLAapc4qsDpkw8IF_tsCXTQvETA5TQ\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"overlays\" class=\"style-scope ytd-thumbnail\">\n<div id=\"time-status\" class=\"style-scope ytd-thumbnail-overlay-time-status-renderer\"><span id=\"text\" class=\"style-scope ytd-thumbnail-overlay-time-status-renderer\" aria-label=\"14 minutes, 55 seconds\"> 14:55 <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"details\" class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\">\n<div id=\"text-metadata\" class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\">\n<div id=\"meta\" class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\">\n<h3 class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\"><a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"Is Obesity OK with Scripture?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9hpS04j9L3s\" aria-label=\"Is Obesity OK with Scripture? by BibleNewsProphecy 37 views 9 hours ago 14 minutes, 55 seconds\">Is Obesity OK with Scripture?<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">In March 2024, the BBC reported that research was pointed to over a billion people being obese worldwide. Professor Majid Ezzati, of Imperial College London, said \u201cIn many of these island nations it comes down to the availability of healthy food versus unhealthy food. In some cases there have been aggressive marketing campaigns promoting unhealthy foods, while the cost and availability of healthier food can be more problematic.\u201d Does the Bible teach to eat what is good? While millions are dying from hunger, over a billion are obese. What are diseases that the obese are more susceptible to? Since the obese tend to die sooner than others, should obesity be accepted or encouraged? What did Bill Maher state about the &#8216;body positive movement&#8217;? Does the Bible condemn gluttony (overeating) and obesity? Did Jesus say to &#8216;come as you are&#8217; or to &#8216;repent and believe&#8217;? What are some ways to help lose weight? Is losing weight very difficult? Can Jesus help? If you fail, should you give up? What about the five second method of changing? Should the obese eat less? If that does not work, what should they do? What about exercise? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these issues.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>Here is a link to the video: <a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"Is Obesity OK with Scripture?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9hpS04j9L3s\" aria-label=\"Is Obesity OK with Scripture? by BibleNewsProphecy 37 views 9 hours ago 14 minutes, 55 seconds\">Is Obesity OK with Scripture?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remember that the word of God condemns gluttony and obesity.<\/p>\n<p>If you are obese that is something, with God&#8217;s help, you need to work on.<\/p>\n<p>Do not consider that it is fine to remain obese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While it is highly tempting for most people to overeat, we do want to watch that and obey the word of God.<\/p>\n<p><em>Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/health.htm\">Christian Health Matters<\/a> Should Christians be concerned about their health? Does the Bible give any food and health guidelines? Here are links to three related sermons: <a id=\"video-title286\" title=\"Let's Talk About Food\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PSXxLtGrt88\" aria-label=\"Let's Talk About Food by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 11 minutes No views\">Let&#8217;s Talk About Food<\/a>, <a id=\"video-title315\" title=\"Evil is Affecting the Food Supply\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W8vao38f17w\" aria-label=\"Evil is Affecting the Food Supply by ContinuingCoG 9 hours ago 1 hour, 7 minutes 86 views\">Evil is Affecting the Food Supply<\/a>, and <a id=\"video-title286\" title=\"Let's Talk About Health\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ahqZG4k5bew\" aria-label=\"Let's Talk About Health by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 20 minutes 10 views\">Let&#8217;s Talk About Health<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/obesity.htm\">Obesity, processed foods, health risks, and the Bible <\/a> Does the Bible warn about the consequences of being obese? Is overeating dangerous? Is gluttony condemned? What diseases are associated with eating too much refined foods? Two related video would be <a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"Is Obesity OK with Scripture?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9hpS04j9L3s\" aria-label=\"Is Obesity OK with Scripture? by BibleNewsProphecy 37 views 9 hours ago 14 minutes, 55 seconds\">Is Obesity OK with Scripture?<\/a> and <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Eating Right, Eating Too Much, and Prophecy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KuNTKJoApkw\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=H7EoUr7JBciLhgGDiYGoBQ&amp;feature=c4-feed-u&amp;ved=CC8Qvxs\"><span data-original-html=\"Eating Right, Eating Too Much, and Prophecy \">Eating Right, Eating Too Much, and Prophecy<\/span><\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/exercise.htm\">Should Christians Exercise?<\/a> What does the Bible teach? What are some of the benefits and risks of exercise? Here is a link to a related video: <a id=\"video-title131\" title=\"The Plain Truth About Exercise\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3z0QI-jGbX8\" aria-label=\"The Plain Truth About Exercise by BibleNewsProphecy 6 hours ago 17 minutes 59 views\">The Plain Truth About Exercise<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/ten-simple-rules-health.htm\">Ten Simple Rules that Lead to Health<\/a> Herbert Armstrong gives his opinions on this.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/unclnt.htm\">The New Testament Church, History, and Unclean Meats<\/a> Are foods considered to have been unclean in the Old Testament considered to be food in the New Testament? This article discusses this from the perspective of the New Testament. It also has a list of clean and unclean animals. It also answers the question, is pork healthy or is pork dangerous? <span class=\"style5\">There is also a sermon-length video on this: <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Christians and Unclean Meats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PgyhEEQz0PY&amp;feature=c4-overview&amp;list=UUOuL5Q2Xi9HZqU6GivhxveQ\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=QL7xUeafH8CRhgHnvIGIBg&amp;feature=c4-overview-u\" data-translation-src=\"\"><span data-original-html=\"Christians and Unclean Meats \">Christians and Unclean Meats<\/span><\/a>; a short video is also available: <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Did Jesus declare all animal flesh food?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DdbPI7Bs1AI\" aria-describedby=\"description-id-33092\" data-sessionlink=\"ved=CPUBEL8b&amp;ei=X_sbVuOUMde6qwXy652oDg&amp;feature=c4-feed-u\">Did Jesus declare all animal flesh food?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"style17\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/six_thousand_year_plan_6000.htm\">Could God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?<\/a> Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2031 or ? There is also a video titled <a id=\"video-title10\" title=\"6000 Years: When will God's Kingdom Come?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4NVvtlrQZXg\" aria-label=\"6000 Years: When will God's Kingdom Come? by ContinuingCoG 1 hour ago 1 hour, 11 minutes 4 views\">6000 Years: When will God&#8217;s Kingdom Come?<\/a> Here is a link to the article in Spanish:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdlidd.es\/tiene-dios-un-plan-de-6000-anos\/\"> \u00bfTiene Dios un plan de 6,000 a\u00f1os?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/usa-gone-2028.htm\">Might the U.S.A. Be Gone by 2028?<\/a> <span dir=\"auto\">Could the USA be gone by the end of 2028 or earlier? There is a tradition attributed to the Hebrew prophet Elijah that humanity had 6,000 years to live before being replaced by God\u2019s Kingdom. There are scriptures, writings in the Talmud, early Christian teachings that support this. Also, even certain Hindu writings support it.<\/span> Here is a link to a related video: <a id=\"video-title216\" title=\"Is the USA prophesied to be destroyed by 2028?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JFIRJxZ0Huw\" aria-label=\"Is the USA prophesied to be destroyed by 2028? by BibleNewsProphecy 3 hours ago 34 minutes 64 views\">Is the USA prophesied to be destroyed by 2028?<\/a> In Spanish:<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pmJUA8hWUs4\"> Seran los Estados Unidos Destruidos en el 2028?<\/a><a title=\"Is the USA prophesied to be destroyed by 2028?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JFIRJxZ0Huw\" aria-label=\"Is the USA prophesied to be destroyed by 2028? by BibleNewsProphecy 3 hours ago 34 minutes 64 views\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/IsGodCallingYou.pdf\">Is God Calling You?<\/a> This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons: <a id=\"video-title73\" title=\"Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-RSlVTPkRN8\" aria-label=\"Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU? by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 17 minutes 10 views\">Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?<\/a> and <a id=\"video-title73\" title=\"Predestination and Your Selection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xmd2Qswb_Jc\" aria-label=\"Predestination and Your Selection by ContinuingCoG 1 hour ago 1 hour, 9 minutes No views\">Predestination and Your Selection<\/a>; here is a message in Spanish: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/M6O91XskFnY\">Me Est\u00e1 Llamando Dios Hoy?<\/a> A short animation is also available: <a id=\"video-title239\" title=\"Is God Calling You?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OFW2yhR3q9A\" aria-label=\"Is God Calling You? by CCOG Animations 1 week ago 7 minutes, 16 seconds 19 views\">Is God Calling You?<\/a><span class=\"style17\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/christian-repentance.htm\">Christian Repentance<\/a> Do you know what repentance is? Is it really necessary for salvation? Two related sermons about this are also available: <a id=\"video-title226\" title=\"Real Repentance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gMUKUYexspM\" aria-label=\"Real Repentance by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 21 minutes 12 views\">Real Repentance<\/a> and <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Real Christian Repentance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lE7oGmk59Gg\" aria-describedby=\"description-id-735834\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=zK9FWJGRJcmu_AO6zLG4DA&amp;feature=c4-overview&amp;ved=CCoQ-SUYACITCJGn763V3dACFUkXfwodOmYMxyibHA\">Real Christian Repentance<\/a>.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/LostTribes.pdf\">Lost Tribes and Prophecies:\u00a0What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America?<\/a> Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? What about other peoples? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about Africa, Asia, South America, and the Islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons: <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iKDvc8kDFU0\" aria-label=\"Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 10 minutes No views\">Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA<\/a>; <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5kz_zBLMuUM\" aria-label=\"Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 10 minutes 5 views\">Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications<\/a>; <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"11 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QB62LHqfaug\" aria-label=\"11 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes by ContinuingCoG 2 hours ago 1 hour, 9 minutes 36 views\">11 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes<\/a>; <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i6Ud-eGe-SU\" aria-label=\"Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 16 minutes 4 views\">Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty<\/a>; <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Gentile European Beast\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qMKMYNMJwZk\" aria-label=\"Gentile European Beast by ContinuingCoG 1 hour No views\">Gentile European Beast<\/a>; <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0JmK1lbBSv0\" aria-label=\"Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 16 minutes 12 views\">Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies<\/a>; <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9VpYHGGm-wE\" aria-label=\"Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 14 minutes 4 views\">Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon;<\/a>\u00a0 <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"When Will the End of the Age Come?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uKJ94PkOfm4\" aria-label=\"When Will the End of the Age Come? by ContinuingCoG 13 hours ago 1 hour, 10 minutes 94 views\">When Will the End of the Age Come?<\/a>;\u00a0 <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Rise of the Prophesied King of the North\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=czuCiMMie44\" aria-label=\"Rise of the Prophesied King of the North by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 18 minutes 4 views\">Rise of the Prophesied King of the North<\/a>; <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Christian Persecution from the Beast.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gSYlqTsLOrc\" aria-label=\"Christian Persecution from the Beast. by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 14 minutes 30 views\">Christian Persecution from the Beast<\/a>; <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"WWIII and the Coming New World Order\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=adAr8Cjl5OE\" aria-label=\"WWIII and the Coming New World Order by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 16 minutes 19 views\">WWIII and the Coming New World Order<\/a>; and <a id=\"video-title291\" title=\"Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tgn9ci5qg18\" aria-label=\"Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God by ContinuingCoG 2 hours ago 1 hour, 10 minutes 34 views\">Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obese females (Pixabay) COGwriter Does money influence marketing, so-called experts, etc.? 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