tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post7458090875337488933..comments2024-03-21T13:15:26.838-04:00Comments on The Rural Blog: As fast-food outlets open and supermarkets close, obesity and diabetes increase in rural AmericaMelissa Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558431327921705882noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-65144878065988542802008-05-06T08:16:00.000-04:002008-05-06T08:16:00.000-04:00The results of the study are sad, but true. A few...The results of the study are sad, but true. A few months ago, I completed Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma, and was shocked to learn how unhealthy the majority of our mainstream food is. Its a must read for anyone interested in this subject. <BR/><BR/>I appreciated that this study made some recommendations in addition to their criticism. Wouldn't it be great if our community leaders worked as hard at helping develop healthy food system in or rural communities as hard as they work at attracting Walmarts and other big boxes. I think it would be a perfect match for my community (www.opportunityhoward.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com