[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Those of us who eat in moderation understand exactly what it means --- not excessive or extreme!
mod·er·ate (mŏd′ər-ĭt)adj.
1. Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme: a moderate price.

Originally Posted by Barefoot

In response to your question, here is the definition of extreme. I would think that the dictionary definition would be a standard for 99% of the population.
adjective: extreme
1. reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

1. synonyms:utmost, very great, greatest, greatest possible, maximum, maximal, highest, supreme, great, acute, enormous, severe, high, exceptional, extraordinary "extreme danger"

VPL, you are an intelligent man.
In previous threads, many of us have said that we eat in moderation. I know that you dislike that word.
You've said in a previous post: "Some have given the advice to eat everything in moderation but they never explain what it really means. It's evasive."

I have clearly explained what moderation means to most of us -- which is simply avoiding extremes. We make informed choices. Most retirees in The Villages have had successful careers and are well read.

We are capable of making healthy choices, and having a healthy and happy social life with lots of friends and activities.
Why do you doubt otherwise?