Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1447319.ece (Times Online, February 27, 2007) The Prince of Wales threw his weight into the debate about healthy eating today and told a nutritionist that the " key " was to ban McDonald's fast food restaurants. The controversial remarks were made as the Prince was in Abu Dhabi attending the launch of a public health awareness campaign aimed at fighting diabetes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He visited the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and watched as a group of children chose from a selection of " good " and " bad " snacks for their school packed lunches. Talking to Nadine Tayara, a nutritionist from the centre who had put the children through their paces, he asked her: " Have you got anywhere with McDonald's? Have you tried getting it banned? That's the key. " A McDonald's spokeswoman said Charles's remark was " disappointing " . Other members of his family had visited the chain, she said, and " have probably got a more up-to-date picture of us. " The spokeswoman added: " This appears to be an off-the-cuff remark, in our opinion. It does not reflect our menu or where we are as a business. " Charles was clearly unaware of some of the moves the company has made, she said, such as improved labelling, supporting sustainable agriculture and nutritional changes with choice and variety. In August 2005 Prince Harry popped into a McDonald's for a " buy one get one free " meal. He is reported to have bought two chicken burgers and a strawberry milkshake, eating the meal on the pavement outside. His brother, Prince William, was pictured queuing up for a meal at McDonald's in January 1992. A Clarence House spokesman, travelling with the Prince and Duchess on their ten-day tour of the Gulf, later issued a statement. It said: " The Prince of Wales has for a long time advocated the importance of a balanced diet, especially for children. In visiting the diabetes centre today, he was keen to emphasise the need for children to enjoy the widest variety of food and not to eat any particular sort of food to excess. " Encouraging pupils to eat sensibly is one of the initiatives of the campaign - Diabetes Knowledge Action - and it is hoped the UAE children will pass the healthy eating habits on to their families. When all the children picked up bottles of water and tiny bags containing fruit and vegetables, ignoring crisps and chocolate the Royal couple laughed. Prince Charles, who was visiting the centre with the Duchess of Cornwall, is a keen advocate of organic food and in 1986 set up a farm on his Highgrove Estate that does not use artificial pesticides of fertilisers. The UAE has the second highest prevalence of diabetes in the world with more than 20 per cent of those aged 20 - 79 already diagnosed with the illness, while 40 per cent of the population are prone to the disease. Jane Landon, the deputy chief executive of the National Heart Forum, said that the Prince could help point out the fast food chain's association with and sponsorship of sporting events such as the Olympic Games. " What does that say to children and young people? " she said. The National Heart Forum has supported moves to crack down on advertising and feels restrictions are not robust enough. " These are some practical ways in which we can start to change the food culture, " Ms Landon said. " There are things that companies do which we would argue influence children's diets in an unhelpful way. " But she said the organisation would not be advocating the banning of whole companies or foods. In the past Prince Charles has caused controversy with his views on a number of issues including architecture, education and alternative medicine. Last May, in a speech to health ministers from around the world, he called on governments to `abandon their conventional mindset' in tackling health problems. His appeal for a new partnership between complementary and orthodox healing came shortly after 13 leading British doctors and scientists – including one Nobel Prize winner for medicine – urged cash-strapped NHS trusts to reject alternative treatments. On architecture he has famously commented on the " monstrous carbuncles " of modern architecture. In an outspoken attack on modern-day teacher training methods, the Prince has claimed that the way history and English were being taught was threatening to undermine civilised society and destroy Britain's shared cultural heritage. In November 2005, the Prince had to defend his views about education after a highly publicised spat with Charles Clarke, then the Education Secretary, who accused him of being old-fashioned and patronising following the publication of a memo involving a former personal assistant in the Royal Household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 1. how long til he gets sued? mclibel... oh..yeah...they don't sue people with money... 2. its sorta sad that your every meal is watched... " prince so and so was seen eating here 15 yrs ago... " 3. its sorta sad that some people have no lives and worry about when and where someone is every second of their existence..... >zurumato <zurumato >Mar 2, 2007 9:57 AM > > prince charles > >http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1447319.ece >(Times Online, February 27, 2007) > > >The Prince of Wales threw his weight into the debate about healthy >eating today and told a >nutritionist that the " key " was to ban McDonald's fast food restaurants. > >The controversial remarks were made as the Prince was in Abu Dhabi >attending the launch of a public >health awareness campaign aimed at fighting diabetes in the United >Arab Emirates (UAE). > >He visited the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and watched as >a group of children chose from >a selection of " good " and " bad " snacks for their school packed lunches. > >Talking to Nadine Tayara, a nutritionist from the centre who had put >the children through their >paces, he asked her: " Have you got anywhere with McDonald's? Have you >tried getting it banned? >That's the key. " > >A McDonald's spokeswoman said Charles's remark was " disappointing " . > >Other members of his family had visited the chain, she said, and " have >probably got a more >up-to-date picture of us. " > >The spokeswoman added: " This appears to be an off-the-cuff remark, in >our opinion. It does not >reflect our menu or where we are as a business. " > >Charles was clearly unaware of some of the moves the company has made, >she said, such as improved >labelling, supporting sustainable agriculture and nutritional changes >with choice and variety. > >In August 2005 Prince Harry popped into a McDonald's for a " buy one >get one free " meal. He is >reported to have bought two chicken burgers and a strawberry >milkshake, eating the meal on the >pavement outside. > >His brother, Prince William, was pictured queuing up for a meal at >McDonald's in January 1992. > >A Clarence House spokesman, travelling with the Prince and Duchess on >their ten-day tour of the >Gulf, later issued a statement. > >It said: " The Prince of Wales has for a long time advocated the >importance of a balanced diet, >especially for children. In visiting the diabetes centre today, he was >keen to emphasise the need >for children to enjoy the widest variety of food and not to eat any >particular sort of food to excess. " > >Encouraging pupils to eat sensibly is one of the initiatives of the >campaign - Diabetes Knowledge >Action - and it is hoped the UAE children will pass the healthy eating >habits on to their families. > >When all the children picked up bottles of water and tiny bags >containing fruit and vegetables, >ignoring crisps and chocolate the Royal couple laughed. > >Prince Charles, who was visiting the centre with the Duchess of >Cornwall, is a keen advocate of >organic food and in 1986 set up a farm on his Highgrove Estate that >does not use artificial >pesticides of fertilisers. > >The UAE has the second highest prevalence of diabetes in the world >with more than 20 per cent of >those aged 20 - 79 already diagnosed with the illness, while 40 per >cent of the population are prone >to the disease. > >Jane Landon, the deputy chief executive of the National Heart Forum, >said that the Prince could help >point out the fast food chain's association with and sponsorship of >sporting events such as the >Olympic Games. " What does that say to children and young people? " she >said. > >The National Heart Forum has supported moves to crack down on >advertising and feels restrictions are >not robust enough. > > " These are some practical ways in which we can start to change the >food culture, " Ms Landon said. > " There are things that companies do which we would argue influence >children's diets in an unhelpful >way. " > >But she said the organisation would not be advocating the banning of >whole companies or foods. > >In the past Prince Charles has caused controversy with his views on a >number of issues including >architecture, education and alternative medicine. > >Last May, in a speech to health ministers from around the world, he >called on governments to >`abandon their conventional mindset' in tackling health problems. > >His appeal for a new partnership between complementary and orthodox >healing came shortly after 13 >leading British doctors and scientists – including one Nobel Prize >winner for medicine – urged >cash-strapped NHS trusts to reject alternative treatments. > >On architecture he has famously commented on the " monstrous >carbuncles " of modern architecture. > >In an outspoken attack on modern-day teacher training methods, the >Prince has claimed that the way >history and English were being taught was threatening to undermine >civilised society and destroy >Britain's shared cultural heritage. > >In November 2005, the Prince had to defend his views about education >after a highly publicised spat >with Charles Clarke, then the Education Secretary, who accused him of >being old-fashioned and >patronising following the publication of a memo involving a former >personal assistant in the Royal >Household. > > > > > > >To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Sorry, but I just dont give a monkeys about the royals, what they say dont mean diddley squat to me........ The Valley Vegan.................fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: 1. how long til he gets sued? mclibel...oh..yeah...they don't sue people with money...2. its sorta sad that your every meal is watched..."prince so and so was seen eating here 15 yrs ago..."3. its sorta sad that some people have no lives and worry about when and where someone is every second of their existence.....>zurumato <zurumato (AT) earthlink (DOT) net>>Mar 2, 2007 9:57 AM> > prince charles>>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1447319.ece>(Times Online, February 27, 2007)> > >The Prince of Wales threw his weight into the debate about healthy>eating today and told a >nutritionist that the "key" was to ban McDonald's fast food restaurants.> >The controversial remarks were made as the Prince was in Abu Dhabi>attending the launch of a public >health awareness campaign aimed at fighting diabetes in the United>Arab Emirates (UAE).> >He visited the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and watched as>a group of children chose from >a selection of "good" and "bad" snacks for their school packed lunches.> >Talking to Nadine Tayara, a nutritionist from the centre who had put>the children through their >paces, he asked her: "Have you got anywhere with McDonald's? Have you>tried getting it banned? >That's the key."> >A McDonald's spokeswoman said Charles's remark was "disappointing".> >Other members of his family had visited the chain, she said, and "have>probably got a more >up-to-date picture of us."> >The spokeswoman added: "This appears to be an off-the-cuff remark, in>our opinion. It does not >reflect our menu or where we are as a business."> >Charles was clearly unaware of some of the moves the company has made,>she said, such as improved >labelling, supporting sustainable agriculture and nutritional changes>with choice and variety.> >In August 2005 Prince Harry popped into a McDonald's for a "buy one>get one free" meal. He is >reported to have bought two chicken burgers and a strawberry>milkshake, eating the meal on the >pavement outside.> >His brother, Prince William, was pictured queuing up for a meal at>McDonald's in January 1992.> >A Clarence House spokesman, travelling with the Prince and Duchess on>their ten-day tour of the >Gulf, later issued a statement.> >It said: "The Prince of Wales has for a long time advocated the>importance of a balanced diet, >especially for children. In visiting the diabetes centre today, he was>keen to emphasise the need >for children to enjoy the widest variety of food and not to eat any>particular sort of food to excess."> >Encouraging pupils to eat sensibly is one of the initiatives of the>campaign - Diabetes Knowledge >Action - and it is hoped the UAE children will pass the healthy eating>habits on to their families.> >When all the children picked up bottles of water and tiny bags>containing fruit and vegetables, >ignoring crisps and chocolate the Royal couple laughed.> >Prince Charles, who was visiting the centre with the Duchess of>Cornwall, is a keen advocate of >organic food and in 1986 set up a farm on his Highgrove Estate that>does not use artificial >pesticides of fertilisers.> >The UAE has the second highest prevalence of diabetes in the world>with more than 20 per cent of >those aged 20 - 79 already diagnosed with the illness, while 40 per>cent of the population are prone >to the disease.> >Jane Landon, the deputy chief executive of the National Heart Forum,>said that the Prince could help >point out the fast food chain's association with and sponsorship of>sporting events such as the >Olympic Games. "What does that say to children and young people?" she>said.> >The National Heart Forum has supported moves to crack down on>advertising and feels restrictions are >not robust enough.> >"These are some practical ways in which we can start to change the>food culture," Ms Landon said. >"There are things that companies do which we would argue influence>children's diets in an unhelpful >way."> >But she said the organisation would not be advocating the banning of>whole companies or foods.> >In the past Prince Charles has caused controversy with his views on a>number of issues including >architecture, education and alternative medicine.> >Last May, in a speech to health ministers from around the world, he>called on governments to >`abandon their conventional mindset' in tackling health problems.> >His appeal for a new partnership between complementary and orthodox>healing came shortly after 13 >leading British doctors and scientists – including one Nobel Prize>winner for medicine – urged >cash-strapped NHS trusts to reject alternative treatments.> >On architecture he has famously commented on the "monstrous>carbuncles" of modern architecture.> >In an outspoken attack on modern-day teacher training methods, the>Prince has claimed that the way >history and English were being taught was threatening to undermine>civilised society and destroy >Britain's shared cultural heritage.> >In November 2005, the Prince had to defend his views about education>after a highly publicised spat >with Charles Clarke, then the Education Secretary, who accused him of>being old-fashioned and >patronising following the publication of a memo involving a former>personal assistant in the Royal >Household.> >>>>>>To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Same here. Some people I know want to know every detail of what the royals do - almost like a soap opera. Jo , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > Sorry, but I just dont give a monkeys about the royals, what they say dont mean diddley squat to me........ > > The Valley Vegan................. > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: > 1. how long til he gets sued? mclibel... > oh..yeah...they don't sue people with money... > > 2. its sorta sad that your every meal is watched... " prince so and so was seen eating here 15 yrs ago... " > > 3. its sorta sad that some people have no lives and worry about when and where someone is every second of their existence..... > > > >zurumato <zurumato > >Mar 2, 2007 9:57 AM > > > > prince charles > > > >http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1447319.ece > >(Times Online, February 27, 2007) > > > > > >The Prince of Wales threw his weight into the debate about healthy > >eating today and told a > >nutritionist that the " key " was to ban McDonald's fast food restaurants. > > > >The controversial remarks were made as the Prince was in Abu Dhabi > >attending the launch of a public > >health awareness campaign aimed at fighting diabetes in the United > >Arab Emirates (UAE). > > > >He visited the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and watched as > >a group of children chose from > >a selection of " good " and " bad " snacks for their school packed lunches. > > > >Talking to Nadine Tayara, a nutritionist from the centre who had put > >the children through their > >paces, he asked her: " Have you got anywhere with McDonald's? Have you > >tried getting it banned? > >That's the key. " > > > >A McDonald's spokeswoman said Charles's remark was " disappointing " . > > > >Other members of his family had visited the chain, she said, and " have > >probably got a more > >up-to-date picture of us. " > > > >The spokeswoman added: " This appears to be an off-the-cuff remark, in > >our opinion. It does not > >reflect our menu or where we are as a business. " > > > >Charles was clearly unaware of some of the moves the company has made, > >she said, such as improved > >labelling, supporting sustainable agriculture and nutritional changes > >with choice and variety. > > > >In August 2005 Prince Harry popped into a McDonald's for a " buy one > >get one free " meal. He is > >reported to have bought two chicken burgers and a strawberry > >milkshake, eating the meal on the > >pavement outside. > > > >His brother, Prince William, was pictured queuing up for a meal at > >McDonald's in January 1992. > > > >A Clarence House spokesman, travelling with the Prince and Duchess on > >their ten-day tour of the > >Gulf, later issued a statement. > > > >It said: " The Prince of Wales has for a long time advocated the > >importance of a balanced diet, > >especially for children. In visiting the diabetes centre today, he was > >keen to emphasise the need > >for children to enjoy the widest variety of food and not to eat any > >particular sort of food to excess. " > > > >Encouraging pupils to eat sensibly is one of the initiatives of the > >campaign - Diabetes Knowledge > >Action - and it is hoped the UAE children will pass the healthy eating > >habits on to their families. > > > >When all the children picked up bottles of water and tiny bags > >containing fruit and vegetables, > >ignoring crisps and chocolate the Royal couple laughed. > > > >Prince Charles, who was visiting the centre with the Duchess of > >Cornwall, is a keen advocate of > >organic food and in 1986 set up a farm on his Highgrove Estate that > >does not use artificial > >pesticides of fertilisers. > > > >The UAE has the second highest prevalence of diabetes in the world > >with more than 20 per cent of > >those aged 20 - 79 already diagnosed with the illness, while 40 per > >cent of the population are prone > >to the disease. > > > >Jane Landon, the deputy chief executive of the National Heart Forum, > >said that the Prince could help > >point out the fast food chain's association with and sponsorship of > >sporting events such as the > >Olympic Games. " What does that say to children and young people? " she > >said. > > > >The National Heart Forum has supported moves to crack down on > >advertising and feels restrictions are > >not robust enough. > > > > " These are some practical ways in which we can start to change the > >food culture, " Ms Landon said. > > " There are things that companies do which we would argue influence > >children's diets in an unhelpful > >way. " > > > >But she said the organisation would not be advocating the banning of > >whole companies or foods. > > > >In the past Prince Charles has caused controversy with his views on a > >number of issues including > >architecture, education and alternative medicine. > > > >Last May, in a speech to health ministers from around the world, he > >called on governments to > >`abandon their conventional mindset' in tackling health problems. > > > >His appeal for a new partnership between complementary and orthodox > >healing came shortly after 13 > >leading British doctors and scientists – including one Nobel Prize > >winner for medicine – urged > >cash-strapped NHS trusts to reject alternative treatments. > > > >On architecture he has famously commented on the " monstrous > >carbuncles " of modern architecture. > > > >In an outspoken attack on modern-day teacher training methods, the > >Prince has claimed that the way > >history and English were being taught was threatening to undermine > >civilised society and destroy > >Britain's shared cultural heritage. > > > >In November 2005, the Prince had to defend his views about education > >after a highly publicised spat > >with Charles Clarke, then the Education Secretary, who accused him of > >being old-fashioned and > >patronising following the publication of a memo involving a former > >personal assistant in the Royal > >Household. > > > > > > > > > > > > > >To send an email to - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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