“Don’t Weigh Me”

[Watchmen]

This is preposterous. Patients can now hand out a card at the doctor’s office with instructions that they not be weighed unless it is “really” medically necessary. If the clinician believes it is medically necessary, he or she must explain why so the patient can give “informed consent.”

Obesity in the US is rampant. It’s a killer. Burying our heads in the sand isn’t going to help.

'Don't Weigh Me' cards aim to reduce stress at the doctor's office

 

[Sirona]

I admit to have succumbed to watching the show My 600-lb Life although I do consider it inappropriate. I don't know whether they chose a special sample of people and I've never been to the U. S. anyway but I got the impression that fast food and soft drinks might play a much bigger role in the daily style of nutrition in the U. S., compared to other countries. A friend of mine who had been to the U. S. claimed that you couldn't buy fresh vegetables and fruit in American supermarkets. Then there are these broadcasts of eating contests. I know that they are not representative as well but I think it may reflect an attitude that "too much is good" instead of "good quality is good". Yes, quality food is often more expensive than junk food, but the time and cultural quality of "savoring" might be missing, however this is only a guess of mine.

 

[VoidCat]

I think this would be good if someone has an eating disorder and is recovering they shouldn't be weighed cuz they might spiral into an episode where they don't eat.

 

[Audie]

I admit to have succumbed to watching the show My 600-lb Life although I do consider it inappropriate. I don't know whether they chose a special sample of people and I've never been to the U. S. anyway but I got the impression that fast food and soft drinks might play a much bigger role in the daily style of nutrition in the U. S., compared to other countries. A friend of mine who had been to the U. S. claimed that you couldn't buy fresh vegetables and fruit in American supermarkets. Then there are these broadcasts of eating contests. I know that they are not representative as well but I think it may reflect an attitude that "too much is good" instead of "good quality is good". Yes, quality food is often more expensive than junk food, but the time and cultural quality of "savoring" might be missing, however this is only a guess of mine.

They outlawed earing contests in China

 

[sun rise]

A friend of mine who had been to the U. S. claimed that you couldn't buy fresh vegetables and fruit in American supermarkets.

Lie. They're available but junk food is cheaper.

 

[Revoltingest]

This is preposterous. Patients can now hand out a card at the doctor’s office with instructions that they not be weighed unless it is “really” medically necessary. If the clinician believes it is medically necessary, he or she must explain why so the patient can give “informed consent.”

Obesity in the US is rampant. It’s a killer. Burying our heads in the sand isn’t going to help.

'Don't Weigh Me' cards aim to reduce stress at the doctor's office

The card sounds reasonable to me.
Generally, there's no need.

 

[Audie]

Lie. They're available but junk food is cheaper.

Lie.
I ate well in the USA.
No fast food.
Less expensive.
But you have to- shudder - make some effort.

Fast food is for the lazy.

 

[JustGeorge]

This is preposterous. Patients can now hand out a card at the doctor’s office with instructions that they not be weighed unless it is “really” medically necessary. If the clinician believes it is medically necessary, he or she must explain why so the patient can give “informed consent.”

Obesity in the US is rampant. It’s a killer. Burying our heads in the sand isn’t going to help.

'Don't Weigh Me' cards aim to reduce stress at the doctor's office

I don't see what the big deal is. If you don't want to know your weight, just as the nurse not to tell you, and they won't. Don't look at the scale, and you won't see it.

Fast food is for the lazy.

I'd argue its for those who flat out ran out of time as well(been there on occasion), but there is no reason to consume it on a regular basis.

I can't imagine wanting to eat it frequently... its extremely expensive for the little you get, and its never what its cracked up to be.

 

[sun rise]

Lie.
I ate well in the USA.
No fast food.
Less expensive.
But you have to- shudder - make some effort.

Fast food is for the lazy.

Given the claim of one anonymous person on the Internet and a host of well-researched stories about the true cost of good, healthy food versus junk my judgement is that you are wrong from whatever motive. Junk food calories have been proven to be cheaper than healthy food calories.

 

[Audie]

Given the claim of one anonymous person on the Internet and a host of well-researched stories about the true cost of good, healthy food versus junk my judgement is that you are wrong from whatever motive. Junk food calories have been proven to be cheaper than healthy food calories.

Nope. Proven - gadooven.

Just for one, a sack of rice is way cheaper
than the same in french fries.
You can eat smart, or stupid.

 

[Revoltingest]

Given the claim of one anonymous person on the Internet and a host of well-researched stories about the true cost of good, healthy food versus junk my judgement is that you are wrong from whatever motive. Junk food calories have been proven to be cheaper than healthy food calories.

There are ways to measure "food" other than just calories.

Hey, @Audie....when you're weighed, do you use a postage scale?

 

[Audie]

There are ways to measure "food" other than just calories.

Hey, @Audie....when you're weighed, do you use a postage scale?

Analytical balance

Dont weigh me fah so lah te do

 

[The Hammer]

This is preposterous. Patients can now hand out a card at the doctor’s office with instructions that they not be weighed unless it is “really” medically necessary. If the clinician believes it is medically necessary, he or she must explain why so the patient can give “informed consent.”

Obesity in the US is rampant. It’s a killer. Burying our heads in the sand isn’t going to help.

'Don't Weigh Me' cards aim to reduce stress at the doctor's office

My wife does something similar.

Nothing wrong with this. And it can be very beneficial for the patient. She has an eating disorder, thanks to her abusive mother. So weight is a trigger for her, regardless of what it is (high or low).

 

[Watchmen]

I think this would be good if someone has an eating disorder and is recovering they shouldn't be weighed cuz they might spiral into an episode where they don't eat.

Of course there could be such situations, but the general premise of “don’t weigh me because it might make me feel bad” is something I can’t support.

 

[Watchmen]

The card sounds reasonable to me.
Generally, there's no need.

No need according to who?

I think it’s essentially the same as taking other vitals, such as temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.

 

[Watchmen]

Nope. Proven - gadooven.

Just for one, a sack of rice is way cheaper
than the same in french fries.
You can eat smart, or stupid.

Rice and beans, beans and rice. Wonderful and cheap!

 

[Revoltingest]

No need according to who?

According to me.
With some exceptions, one's weight status
can be adequately judged by observation.

I think it’s essentially the same as taking other vitals, such as temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.

A healthy person typically doesn't need temperature taken.

 

[Watchmen]

My wife does something similar.

Nothing wrong with this. And it can be very beneficial for the patient. She has an eating disorder, thanks to her abusive mother. So weight is a trigger for her, regardless of what it is (high or low).

Of course there are exceptions.

But the general premise of don’t tell me my weight because it might make me feel bad is preposterous. Should that extend to other medical conditions and vitals?

 

[Father Heathen]

Lie.
I ate well in the USA.
No fast food.
Less expensive.
But you have to- shudder - make some effort.

Fast food is for the lazy.

Cooking is definitely cheaper and healthier. More work, but personally I enjoy it.

 

[JustGeorge]

Nope. Proven - gadooven.

Just for one, a sack of rice is way cheaper
than the same in french fries.
You can eat smart, or stupid.

I think part of the problem is how food is often treated in the US. 'Health food' and recipes that proudly display them are often really over priced. In order to change the idea of healthy food being over priced, one has to change the way they look at food, period.

Modifying the typical American diet to be healthy is expensive. Like you say, rice is indeed cheap, but I find its not something often served. Not that it couldn't be. I think those trying to educate people in the US on how to eat healthy oughta showcase more meals from Asian cultures, because you often can eat cheap and healthy that way.

When the Covid shutdowns were first going on here, and my husband was laid off, we ate nothing but Indian food those months. It was cheap, with its focus on rice and dal, and healthy, with a wide array of vegetables. However, this isn't something that comes to the mind of most Midwesterners.

Essentially, both you and @sun rise are right, in my opinion. Junk food calories can seem cheaper, unless one has another source of information besides what's commonly offered to choose from.