re: #662 Aceofwhat?

Fast food has been shown to be addictive. We’ve been socialized to think of alcohol in one way and fast food in another. From a health perspective (life expectancy etc.) their effects may be very close. In any case, a sip of wine is not going to show a measurable “mind-altering effect”.

Meanwhile, although the effect of sugar on kids is sometimes overstated, there are definitely foods that have a behavioral impact on kids that you could call “mind-altering”.

So yes, I am serious - what is the difference between a sip of wine and a Happy Meal, in terms of their long-term effects on a child’s health?