I tried to comment on your blog, but you seem to have a "comment approval" lock on it. Actually that may be a good thing in that I leave all my notes, thoughts, and comments right here and I actually have the added bonus of creating a link-back or other additional links if needed. So here is what I am commenting on:
Bevin's post
Excellent in-depth analysis - lots to chew on and mull over! I am glad you reminded us of Dr. Shintani who covers areas of the local diet we should explore. He was innovative with his Zippy's, Dr. Shintani menu items (you can be health conscious and still eat at a fast food restaurant.) I recall it being promoted several years ago, but I don't hear much about it now. I still eat the Zippy's fried chicken, Zip pak and white rice!
I especially like your ability to explore our possible weaknesses: "educational elitism" might gloss over our sensitivities to explore a population that struggles on so many levels to try and be healthy. The link to "Obesity in Hawaii: Health Policy Options" gives good background information. We do have to be cognizant that if we don't know the struggle and hardship first hand we could be callous or aloof in our dictating a prescription. As the obesity paper indicates, this is a population struggling with a myriad of health problems and probable economic hardship directly related to these health problems.
Good possible 4P's and a willingness to tackle costs.
Great work!
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