[Bonzo77]

Originally Posted by stingray-man

do you not pick or choose what you eat ?, we all have a choice we dont have to buy mcdonalds but we do because its quick and easy.
if we take responsibility for ourselves then the big food corps wont last because we wont eat buy from them, if we make a change in ourselves we will see the effects from that much faster than having an inquest, and what will an inquest bring ? nothing they will still sell the same food maybe just a little cheaper or with a little less salt but overall if people want to buy it then someone will sell it.

Ofcause I pick what I eat. We all do. However, we are also, like it or not, influenced by marketing. Out of every 100 customers in mcdonalds, how many do you think buy and extra value meal? How many of those customers will go large?

Chocolate bar manufacturers were told to stop making their extra large bars, some time ago. What did they do in response?.... Split it in half and market it as a bar for sharing!! Ha!

It's a total myth that teenagers are less active than they were 20 years ago. Studies have been carried out to prove this. The government just haven't published these studies......I wonder why?

[Drone]

Originally Posted by anywebsite

Yes, they're selling sugary caffeinated drinks, like they have done for years. It's not crack. If you don't like them don't buy them, nobody forces them on you. I don't see what your problem could possibly be with what other people choose to drink, how does that affect you at all?

Because these are kids drinking these, imnot talking about adults, they old enough to decide what they drink though kids know no better. These energy drinks may have been running for years but were intended for adults, they are now being marketed towards kids. Why does it affect me? .. Because I care that's why..

[Bonzo77]

Originally Posted by anywebsite

Yes, they're selling sugary caffeinated drinks, like they have done for years. It's not crack. If you don't like them don't buy them, nobody forces them on you. I don't see what your problem could possibly be with what other people choose to drink, how does that affect you at all?

It's not that simple though is it? Maybe it is for you, I don't know you.

But there are millions of people sucked in by these unhealthy products, that are specifically aimed at a target market, usually children or teenagers. It's a dark, underhanded tactic that needs to be looked into by the government.

These companies are making billions in profit by selling our children, what can only be described as s**t! They know it's not good for you, yet they continue to shovel it down our necks and giving away toys and games to our fat little kids as a thank you present.

There's no question to the fact that some people find really calorie rich food addictive, and these people are costing the NHS millions, much the same as smokers. Yet, while cigarettes are hidden from view, taxed heavily, and banned from public spaces, supermarkets are giving us 3 bags of Walkers crisps for the price of 2!

[llamatron]

Originally Posted by anywebsite

Yes, they're selling sugary caffeinated drinks, like they have done for years. It's not crack. If you don't like them don't buy them, nobody forces them on you. I don't see what your problem could possibly be with what other people choose to drink, how does that affect you at all?

because they are selling things that are really bad for you whilst pretending they are good for you. It affects everyone ultimately. When kids are hyped up on e-numbers and caffeine they can't concentrate at school. That will affect them later on when they leave without having learnt anything. They will be fat and thick-it does affect us!

[Kerrangaroo]

Originally Posted by anywebsite

Yes, they're selling sugary caffeinated drinks, like they have done for years. It's not crack. If you don't like them don't buy them, nobody forces them on you. I don't see what your problem could possibly be with what other people choose to drink, how does that affect you at all?

I agree with this. As far as children go it's a parental decision. As far as students go (apparently they are the worst offenders) the danger of certain food types is well documented; sugar and caffeine especially. Eating healthy is forever being pushed in our faces. It is a choice people make either for themselves or for someone in their care. Supermarkets are awash with good and bad drinks, no one is directed to the latter, ultimately someone decides.

[fake]

Originally Posted by llamatron

because they are selling things that are really bad for you whilst pretending they are good for you.

But are they really bad for you or is it just a few peoples personal opinion. Mothers are still convinced that children can get hyper or get a "sugar buzz" from drinks etc and yet there is no truth in it. Some are also convinced that drinking them damages teeth when again there is no truth to it.

Like most of these drinks what they are supposed to and what they actually do is generally just hyped up marketing and so far no one has proven that they are bad.

[llamatron]

Originally Posted by fake

But are they really bad for you or is it just a few peoples personal opinion. Mothers are still convinced that children can get hyper or get a "sugar buzz" from drinks etc and yet there is no truth in it. Some are also convinced that drinking them damages teeth when again there is no truth to it.

Like most of these drinks what they are supposed to and what they actually do is generally just hyped up marketing and so far no one has proven that they are bad.

Where are you getting your facts from?

[GodStar]

Originally Posted by llamatron

because they are selling things that are really bad for you whilst pretending they are good for you. It affects everyone ultimately. When kids are hyped up on e-numbers and caffeine they can't concentrate at school. That will affect them later on when they leave without having learnt anything. They will be fat and thick-it does affect us!

Damn right, these young teens charged to the eyeballs on these drinks over a period of time wont be able to function properly once they cant get their fix for whatever reason. There is a new addiction quietly establishing itself in our society. I suggest those parents who let their kids drink this potion of chemicals- the totally irresponsible ones that even buy it for them on their supermarket run- get clued up on the symptoms of addiction.

[dvp82]

Originally Posted by llamatron

According to panorama this was only relevant in olympic athletes or similar. On any normal sportsperson they did nothing at all.

The problem is that their claims are seriously dodgy, of course laypeople are sucked in!

Yes someone doing 60 minutes down at the local gym twice a week will not need any of these types of drinks, plain old water is all is needed.

Drinks like lucozade sport are just a huge con, i find it funny when I'm down the gym and see all these yummy mummy's come in spend 30 minutes on the treadmill all necking down bottles of lucozade sport. Water does exactly the same thing as lucozade sport, it hydrates you.

They is some merit into more specialist energy drinks from companies like SIS but most of us doing just a little bit of physical activity won't need to drink them.

[Bonzo77]

Originally Posted by fake

But are they really bad for you or is it just a few peoples personal opinion. Mothers are still convinced that children can get hyper or get a "sugar buzz" from drinks etc and yet there is no truth in it. Some are also convinced that drinking them damages teeth when again there is no truth to it.

Like most of these drinks what they are supposed to and what they actually do is generally just hyped up marketing and so far no one has proven that they are bad.

Ha Ha Ha!

What the hell is this?!?

[fake]

Originally Posted by llamatron

Where are you getting your facts from?

Qi! and where are yours from?

Experiments and tests have been done and placebos given to kids and yet the parents who's children received placebo's still believe that their kids acted hyper. Its also been published in various journals.

And see dv82 post.

[fake]

Originally Posted by Bonzo77

Ha Ha Ha!

What the hell is this?!?

Its called reality but don't let that get in the way of a good unsubstantiated rant.

[Drone]

Did they neck these placebo down with energy drinks, you don't know what your talking about. You said sugary drinks is not proven it rots teeth. You must be the only person in Sheffield who thinks that.. This to the username fake

[Drone]

Originally Posted by Bonzo77

Ha Ha Ha!

What the hell is this?!?

I'm thinking the exact same, she doesn't know what she is on about

[Bonzo77]

Originally Posted by fake

Qi! and where are yours from?

Experiments and tests have been done and placebos given to kids and yet the parents who's children received placebo's still believe that their kids acted hyper. Its also been published in various journals.

And see dv82 post.

What about rotting your teeth? That just a myth too?? Ha Ha

[fake]

Originally Posted by Drone

Did they neck these placebo down with energy drinks, you don't know what your talking about. You said sugary drinks is not proven it rots teeth. You must be the only person in Sheffield who thinks that.. This to the username fake

Just try checking the facts and not the hype.

I think you will find that as the drink is not in contact with the teeth for that long it does not damage them. After drinking the teeth are also washed in saliva which also has a diluting effect. If you immersed a tooth in a sugary drink and left it for around 6 months then you would possibly notice some damage. The main problem with these drinks is the acid they contain not the sugar and even then the above situation applies.

Now, how may people hold the drink in their mouth for a long, long time without swallowing?

Answers on a postcard please..

[fake]

Originally Posted by Bonzo77

What about rotting your teeth? That just a myth too?? Ha Ha

See previous post.. hehe

[Bonzo77]

Originally Posted by fake

See previous post.. hehe

I saw the previous post. Full of nonsense.

[Drone]

Originally Posted by fake

See previous post.. hehe

Does this apply to sweets and every other sugary snack thatgoes into your mouth. Of course sugar is bad for your teeth,

[Bonzo77]

Originally Posted by fake

Just try checking the facts and not the hype.

I think you will find that as the drink is not in contact with the teeth for that long it does not damage them. After drinking the teeth are also washed in saliva which also has a diluting effect. If you immersed a tooth in a sugary drink and left it for around 6 months then you would possibly notice some damage. The main problem with these drinks is the acid they contain not the sugar and even then the above situation applies.

Now, how may people hold the drink in their mouth for a long, long time without swallowing?

Answers on a postcard please..

Firstly, my son, as well as millions of other young infants, loves to hold his pop in his mouth and swill it round. I'm forever telling him to stop it!

Secondly, if you have any children with loose teeth or any loose ones of your own; save that tooth and put it in a glass of original coca cola, over night. You'll soon change your mind about the dammage it can cause teeth.

I can remember doing this with one of my own teeth when I was young. The tooth was black and misshapen the next morning.