Christine,I must say I don't see the benefit in cenerbatilg very simple things. I think one can certainly acknowledge correct actions while simultaneously pointing out flaws. Why must critical analysis be dismissed as cynicism ? Why not celebrate it? Celebrating simple things can mean that I am supposed to be happy that Coca cola and Pepsi have scholarship programs, that Kraft lowers sodium in their nutritionally-void snacks by ten milligrams, or that Big Food companies are partnering with the American Dietetic Association.The labeling of eternal discontents takes away from the issue at hand My Plate is a lame duck illustration as long as subsidies remain the same. If anything, supporters of My Plate should be very angry that the illustration they find so useful and helpful is not being backed by appropriate agricultural policies.And, I can't help but ask why is the fact that one is a busy mother relevant in this situation? Do the opinions of women who are not mothers not count? The opinions of mothers who aren't too busy? I am not singling you out, Christine, it's just that the comment about being a busy brings to mind a lot of times in which I have seen as a busy mom brought up in regards to legitimizing feeding kids junk (ie: as a busy mom, I think chocolate milk is wonderful , as a busy mom, I see nothing wrong with Lucky Charms , etc). I think it strikes a nerve with me because Big Food loves to defend the most heinous of products with the excuse that busy moms will love it, as if they are all mindless drones who will support any food product.