[Villages PL]

In the survey, there were no significant in depth questions about the quality of foods being eaten by Villagers. This represents a huge oversight.

Also, there were no questions specifically about exercise.

In light of this, please tell me how we are going to become America's healthiest hometown?

However, there were plenty of questions about your state of mind, such as: "felt downhearted and blue?" "felt so down in the dumps nobody could cheer you up?" "felt calm and peaceful?" "been a happy person?" "been nervous?"

Based on this survey, it seems obvious that the plan is not to encourage Villagers to eat healthier foods and exercise. The plan is to be more effective in treating symptoms by whatever means. This way, there won't be any big burden on Villagers to take responsibility for maintaining their own health and well being.

I have decided NOT to participate in this survey because I'm a firm believer in living a healthy lifestyle. And a BIG part of living a healthy lifestyle includes eating healthy (non-processed) whole foods and getting at least moderate exercise.

I find it amazing that they think this survey is going to be the greatest health study of all time and that The Villages may end up being the model for the rest of the world. The healthiest places in the world, like Okinawa, are places where people live healthy lifestyles and rely very little on doctors. This survey suggests that we do the opposite; the emphasis is put on relying on doctors to achieve good health.