I know the title of this message would shock and offend John Q. American, but I like headlines so there it is. I was doing some research last night and thought the list would find one thing I stumbled upon both funny and sad. In short, there's a USDA program that gives out food products to low-income Native Americans. You may be aware that type II diabetes has hit Native Americans harder than any other ethnic group in America. We all know why; they only recently switched from the diet of thier heritage to the SAD. From www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/MENU/SCHOOLS/INDIAN/fdpirfaq.htm Q: "Does the program accommodate the special health needs of Native Americans?" A: "Yes. The food package was updated in 1997, through a cooperative effort of tribal program managers, elected tribal officials, USDA nutritionists, and other experts on Native American health and nutrition. The changes made the foods in the package easier to use and have better served the nutritional needs and preferences of Native Americans." "For example, the percentage of calories from fat was significantly reduced, and the number of servings was increased in the vegetable and bread/cereal/rice/pasta categories of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid." "These changes are important because many Native Americans have diet-related health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease." Talk about food for thought. Dori Zook Denver, CO _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com