Tim van Zutphen
I'm a lecturer at Campus Fryslân, University of Groningen, the Netherlands. I'm interested in the role of lifestyle in health and disease with a particular interest in food and nutrition.
Location the Netherlands
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Tim van Zutphen replied to Lorenzo Lombardi
Should the guidelines be advertised better or in a different way?
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Would percentages of recommended amounts or so help?
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Evidence on the optimal balance between fat and carbohydrates is indeed accumulating, however there's also just as much criticism on a low carb high fat diet:
http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-new-report-on-diet-as-published-by-the-national-obesity-forum/
If you stick to a healthy plate with 50% vegetables, there will always be some... -
Tim van Zutphen replied to Alan Schamroth
Is the general public aware of the Eatwell guide?
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@MelodyMcMath Is the awareness about the consequences of this trend on health and the healthcare system starting to increase or not so much yet?
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Thank you for sharing. Any idea why the numbers in children are almost the same as in adults?
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Totally agree that this is not only a medical issue, but very much a public health one as well. But shouldn't doctors as "authorities on health" still be at the forefront of a battle that we need to face with all the domains together?
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The government should indeed be an important stakeholder, I agree. But could the medical professional as an authority on health not still be an important player in making a change? Isn't especially the general practitioner also responsible to support the community?
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Valid points indeed. How do you think we could reverse that trend if there is no longer a need for those walks to the market and fatty or sugary alternatives for unprocessed food products?
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Wouldn't the bargains also be an opportunity to eat seasonal products that may be more sustainable?
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Would you say that education by itself is enough or is it merely the first step?
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What could other learn from how you got over it?
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Is thee already some impact from the action plan?
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Do the guidelines also help in maintaining enough variation?
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Would it be possible to cook a healthy dish in South Africa with a very small budget?
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Could it really be that people don't realize?
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Thank you for the UK overview!
The 4.2 global average keeps on popping up after Ruth Lawrence published it in 1994, however it is much lower:
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Interesting that you see playing volleyball as an argument to maintain a healthy diet. There are also people that see it as an excuse to eat a lot of sweets! Is it to stimulate recovery after exercise?
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Role models such as Rashford and Ronaldo (with the water) seem to create more impact than medical professionals. Maybe the two worlds should team up!
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Apparently other organizations such as the city should get involved as well to keep the burger shops away from the schools?
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This program is indeed also implemented at the school nearby where I live. Should parents get involved in such programs?
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Is the combination of regulations by schools with parents still providing the way to go you by your opinion?
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Only 1 in 2 isn't that low actually, at least not for the period 3-6 months after birth. Nevertheless the underlying environmental issues are very relevant
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Indeed I agree that the numbers are pretty low. Is 3 months around the time that many women go back to work?
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Thank you for adding these interesting findings! If human milk contains these contaminants, wouldn't cow milk-derived products have them too?
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Tim van Zutphen replied to Joana Simões
Thank you for adding the ones from Portugal and Ecuador with its additional dimensions!
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The base is indeed a heavily debated topic of the pyramid in many countries. Are wholegrain products specifically mentioned?
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Would you say it is a smart choice to take the local customs into account?
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Tim van Zutphen replied to Robert Barnsley
Is there still some awareness of the products that used to be seasonal or not anymore after everything became available throughout the year?
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Tim van Zutphen replied to Adele Gunn
so well organized, impressive!
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How do you prevent from falling into the trap of eating the same?
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Did you learn how to eat healthy as well from your mother or did you develop this pattern by yourself?
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Smart strategy and also a sustainable one to follow the season!
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Tim van Zutphen replied to Barbara K-S
Sorry to hear about your brother.
Your awareness of micronutrient deficiencies seems to be well above average! -
Tim van Zutphen replied to Joana Simões
Many people tend to stick to the same products I guess out of habit. How would you break out of this in a structural manner after getting the information that you need?
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Tim van Zutphen replied to Elise Mann
well done such a variety in your diet!
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@EliseMann very insightful picture of the underlying issues that need to be addressed as well to enable an healthy lifestyle!
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Totally agree that much needs to be done. Where would you start?
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What should the government aim for to prevent childhood obesity? Schools, parents?
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We can all learn a lot about a healthy lifestyle from Japan with its emphasis on the traditional diets!
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The numbers in children on obesity are already at the level of the adults, completely agree that this is disturbing and parents need to get involved. What about schools?
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Getting the parents involved sounds like a sensible strategy wouldn't you say so?
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Totally agree that we got a wake-up call for the obesity pandemic by Covid-19!
