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re: Childhood obesity up 10x over last 40 years
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:19 am to VABuckeye
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:19 am to VABuckeye
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Let's see.
When I was a kid there were no cell phones, no Playstation or X Box, no personal computers, etc, etc.
We had to drag our asses outside every day and create our own activities. We played sandlot baseball and football all the time.
I wonder if those differences could have anything to do with this growing problem.
That and how many people actually cook for their kids the majority of the time now instead of just stuffing their faces with the fast food? Fast food is disgusting, not in taste, though it can be that too, but in how unhealthy it is
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Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:23 am to Displaced
Hell surprise...
And diabetes is on the rise amongst American children.
Here’s a few tests for you to underscore where the problems stem from... go into any convenience store and find something without salt or sugar. Good luck. Now, go into a grocery store, and simply avoid the outside walls of said grocery store and count the items without sugar, and/or which you would say would be good to consume. Now, list the items on menus of restaurants you frequent that you would deem healthy and not loaded with sugar, fat, and/or salt.
Best of luck to you.
Truth be known, if you are intent on truly eating healthy, you’re going to have to both shop smart, and eat at home.
And diabetes is on the rise amongst American children.
Here’s a few tests for you to underscore where the problems stem from... go into any convenience store and find something without salt or sugar. Good luck. Now, go into a grocery store, and simply avoid the outside walls of said grocery store and count the items without sugar, and/or which you would say would be good to consume. Now, list the items on menus of restaurants you frequent that you would deem healthy and not loaded with sugar, fat, and/or salt.
Best of luck to you.
Truth be known, if you are intent on truly eating healthy, you’re going to have to both shop smart, and eat at home.
This post was edited on 10/11/17 at 8:25 am
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:26 am to HeyHeyHogsAllTheWay
What they’re eating is the biggest problem. Active kids can always eat worse. All kids are not going to be active, just not practical. Need to start taxing high fructose corn syrup.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:29 am to crewdepoo
quote:NO!
Need to start taxing high fructose corn syrup.
Why is "tax it" the solution to irresponsibility.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:31 am to Displaced
Start with gov subsidies for production of Corn syrup
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:31 am to Displaced
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Why is "tax it" the solution to irresponsibility.
to some people government is always the solution
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:36 am to Displaced
I thought Manchelle Obama fixed all of this by giving the kids shitty school lunches???
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:36 am to Displaced
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Why is "tax it" the solution to irresponsibility.
I'm not real big on using the tax system to encourage behaviors , but seeings as how it is obvious that we are now all on the hook to pay for the healthcare of our neighbors, we all certainly should have a say in what kind of lifestyle our neighbors lead.
I can't be the only person wondering why in all this debate about healthcare insurance so many people don't agree that people who make unhealthy risky choices in life should pay more for their healthcare insurance.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:37 am to bamafan1001
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I thought Manchelle Obama fixed all of this by giving the kids shitty school lunches???
Nothing like some good old healthy processed food to do the body good huh?
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:38 am to Displaced
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Why is "tax it" the solution to irresponsibility
Would you rather the fat ppl get taxed or Everyone pay for their diabetes
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:38 am to MorbidTheClown
What about warning labels on coke cans that say "this product makes you a fatty", like on cigarettes
Or should these people, most who are uneducated, be expected to research medical studies to find what they shouldn't consume?
Or should these people, most who are uneducated, be expected to research medical studies to find what they shouldn't consume?
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:39 am to bamafan1001
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thought Manchelle Obama fixed all of this by giving the kids shitty school lunches???
Trump got rid of that quick. Our kids are getting the good shite again
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:42 am to Displaced
Sugar is in all of the food these kids are eating and it is making them fat. Sugar is as bad for you if not worse than tobacco. The problem is very few people know and understand this.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:42 am to TheIndulger
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What about warning labels on coke cans that say "this product makes you a fatty", like on cigarettes
They’re already on there if people would take the tiny amount of time to read the actual contents before purchasing, but most people are fully aware of it, and buy it anyway because they want it. Secret is the first items are that which is found most, and in soda, that would be water, and then sugar, and not just sugar, but super processed sugars your body has difficulty breaking down.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:43 am to Radiojones
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The problem is very few people know and understand this.
well, a tax should fix that.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:43 am to Mike da Tigah
So exercise and diet is a key to not being fat. Shocking!
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:47 am to crewdepoo
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Would you rather the fat ppl get taxed or Everyone pay for their diabetes
The answer COULD very well be a fast food tax.
You go into McDonalds and order your food, you then step on a scale and the tax rate is figured based on your weight.
I was out with the wee ones last weekend, they wanted Happy Meals, a really rare treat for them, so we stopped in. The place was pretty packed, and I'd guess the average customer had a body weight that was at least 30% heavier than their ideal weight. DISGUSTING.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:48 am to crewdepoo
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Would you rather the fat ppl get taxed or Everyone pay for their diabetes
You think only fat people use high fructose corn syrup?
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:50 am to Displaced
It's only going to get worse. All the fat kids are going to grow up and become even more obese adults and have more fat kids and the cycle will just intensify. Technology will get even better and nobody will have Any reason to go outside anymore but just stay home and eat their sugary crap. We could be looking at near 50% in the future
Posted on 10/11/17 at 8:50 am to HeyHeyHogsAllTheWay
I'm still anxiously waiting for someone on the ot to admit to having fat kids.
We all know they are out there, reading this, thinking "aww shite" to themselves.
We all know they are out there, reading this, thinking "aww shite" to themselves.
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