What do you think should be done about the obesity rate in America.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity

America has one of the highest obesity rates in the world. I'm from nyc by the way...so when i goto the beaches such as Jones beach in long island or Coney island in brooklyn most beach goers are overweight. I'm sure in Miami it's most likely different and people are more fit there. Even in my college...most of my professors are plus size and both the men and women need to wear xx large. Even my neighbors...i see them drinking cases and cases of beer on their patio while eating fast food such as hot wings, boxes and boxes. People don't seem like they care...it's like smoking...they know it's bad but don't care. Maybe there should be a mandatory class in high schools just like how there is a sex-ed. class in high school. I mean i don't even think it's hard to be fit, it just takes 2-3 monthes dedication max unless you're over the edge. Obesity leads to a shorter life expentency which means the government saves money on social security and retirement money. So what do you think of heavy people and a better question is what should be done?

hmmm taking vending machines out of elementary schools is a start.. also its up to the parents.. the reason people were "in shape" in the 50s and 60s is because people ate better

Absolutely nothing, let nature take care of it.

Honestly I think its due to lack of exercise. They have had unhealthy food for years. If people would stop being lazy and go join a sport, or lift weights or something, Americas obesity rate would be way lower.

Make things closer together so walking is a viable option.

Make things closer together so walking is a viable option.

Superbored

so like...maybe higher gas prices and bunch everything up

I think the media needs to play a bigger part. We need more attractive, in shape role models to give people the impression you need to be in shape to be well liked and popular.

I may sound like quite a douche but...

Absolutely nothing if they want to be chubby let them but also don't cater for them with bigger seats in cinemas/airplanes. We do not do much about smoking and alcohol its a lifestyle choice and if they chose it then let them live with it.

I think the media needs to play a bigger part. We need more attractive, in shape role models to give people the impression you need to be in shape to be well liked and popular.

_BlueDuck_

Mandatory retreats for overweight people to engage in work projects to help reinforce our infrastructure. Vandalvideo

Honestly I think its due to lack of exercise. They have had unhealthy food for years. If people would stop being lazy and go join a sport, or lift weights or something, Americas obesity rate would be way lower.

hedden93

hmmm taking vending machines out of elementary schools is a start.. also its up to the parents.. the reason people were "in shape" in the 50s and 60s is because people ate better

weezyfb

But I also disagree with parents that go completely on the other far end and dont allow their children to eat any sort of candy/desserts that are considered fattening at all.

There isnt much you can do. There was a story a few days back about a mother who wants to be the fattest women ever. How can you change her mind? Theres tons of people like that today who continue to do what they do even though they know its bad for them.

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hmmm taking vending machines out of elementary schools is a start.. also its up to the parents.. the reason people were "in shape" in the 50s and 60s is because people ate better

Teenaged

But I also disagree with parents that go completely on the other far end and dont allow their children to eat any sort of candy/desserts that are considered fattening at all.

Its pretty ridiculous.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Mandatory retreats for overweight people to engage in work projects to help reinforce our infrastructure. nocoolnamejim

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[QUOTE="weezyfb"]

hmmm taking vending machines out of elementary schools is a start.. also its up to the parents.. the reason people were "in shape" in the 50s and 60s is because people ate better

hedden93

But I also disagree with parents that go completely on the other far end and dont allow their children to eat any sort of candy/desserts that are considered fattening at all.

Its pretty ridiculous.

Cant they just find a middle ground?

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[QUOTE="weezyfb"]

hmmm taking vending machines out of elementary schools is a start.. also its up to the parents.. the reason people were "in shape" in the 50s and 60s is because people ate better

hedden93

But I also disagree with parents that go completely on the other far end and dont allow their children to eat any sort of candy/desserts that are considered fattening at all.

Its pretty ridiculous.

This may sound crazy, but I propose we murder Ronald McDonald. It's a long-shot, but it would be worth it if we succeed.scorch-62

[QUOTE="scorch-62"]This may sound crazy, but I propose we murder Ronald McDonald. It's a long-shot, but it would be worth it if we succeed.xaos

"People don't seem like they care...it's like smoking...they know it's bad but don't care". The exact reason we shouldn't do anything about it. Who gives a crap what other people are doing to themselves? It's their choice.cd_rom

Purge the country of people over 400 lbs.

[QUOTE="cd_rom"]"People don't seem like they care...it's like smoking...they know it's bad but don't care". The exact reason we shouldn't do anything about it. Who gives a crap what other people are doing to themselves? It's their choice.Setsa

I thank we should banned unhealthily foods and put money to the education of children of the dangers of unhealthily foods.

people need to stop being so lazy i did it so why cant they it wasnt that hard only took me all summer break 1 hour 6 days a week to go from 170-125 i mean really one hour is nothing i spend more time procrastinating on hw

Everything.

Restrict advertisement for food and check what they put on the boxes.
Like many cookies and snacks in my country are promoted as healthy in some way, which they are not.

For a start they should require restaurants to provide the nutritional information for everything on their menu. That way people know what junk they're actually consuming. Commander-Gree

Back in the 80's, Physical Education was part of the cirriculum and was graded (mostly just for participation) just like any other class. It was a 45-minute period, just like every other class.

My nephews are in elementary school now and don't even have P.E. period. And when they get home, they have 3-5 hours of homework a night (in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!!) and by the time they're done it's too late to go outside.

People over a certain weight and / or size should be put on Obesity Benefits where they can get free Big Mac meals delivered to them on the hour, every hour.

Back in the 80's, Physical Education was part of the cirriculum and was graded (mostly just for participation) just like any other class. It was a 45-minute period, just like every other class.

My nephews are in elementary school now and don't even have P.E. period. And when they get home, they have 3-5 hours of homework a night (in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!!) and by the time they're done it's too late to go outside.

br0kenrabbit

Let people do whatever they want to themselves, I couldn't care less.

Everyone has choices weither to be fit or be overweight. McDonalds didn't make you "Obese", you did. You made the choice to eat a double quarter pounder and eat it almost everyday, McD. The only person is to blame is you. It's YOUR CHOICE weither to be fit or the other way around. It's their body and don't force it. Let it be. As for kids the parents should tell theirs about making right choices when it comes to food but then again it's based on the parents.

I'm not saying that they should tell them "you should never eat candy, burgers, or drink sodas or eat anything that's unhealthy johnny!" or anything like that. You can eat a burger sometimes but not almost every day. It's their decision. If the person beside you is eating a large order of fries, it's on them, it's not going to effect you. I'm tired of some of these people that weigh 140 and consider it fat. They probably don't even know what fat truly is. There are people that would love to be that size again.

[QUOTE="Commander-Gree"]For a start they should require restaurants to provide the nutritional information for everything on their menu. That way people know what junk they're actually consuming. fatcat13sep

Obesity is determined by BMI correct? If so, it's not a goodaccurate measurement for body mass from what I heard and read.

But if we really want to get rid of obesity, maybe we, as individuals, look at the nutrition charts once and a while. Europeans do it and they are less obese than us. We could also revise the public school lunches so that it can be healthier by allowing competitors. The reason why I say this is because my school's lunches are incredibly unhealthy and we rely on a lunch system that's practically a monopoly. Worse, you can't even sell food anytime or anywhere in the school. In fact, our cheese burgers are 500 Calories compared to the 360 Calories Big Macs. And our cheeseburgers are just buns, cheese, and patty.

But it really just boils into one thing - Personal responsibility.

Everyone has choices weither to be fit or be overweight. McDonalds didn't make you "Obese", you did. You made the choice to eat a double quarter pounder and eat it almost everyday, McD. The only person is to blame is you. It's YOUR CHOICE weither to be fit or the other way around. It's their body and don't force it. Let it be. As for kids the parents should tell theirs about making right choices when it comes to food but then again it's based on the parents.

I'm not saying that they should tell them "you should never eat candy, burgers, or drink sodas or eat anything that's unhealthy johnny!" or anything like that. You can eat a burger sometimes but not almost every day. It's their decision. If the person beside you is eating a large order of fries, it's on them, it's not going to effect you. I'm tired of some of these people that weigh 140 and consider it fat. They probably don't even know what fat truly is. There are people that would love to be that size again.

coolkid93

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[QUOTE="Commander-Gree"]For a start they should require restaurants to provide the nutritional information for everything on their menu. That way people know what junk they're actually consuming. Commander-Gree

[QUOTE="coolkid93"]

Everyone has choices weither to be fit or be overweight. McDonalds didn't make you "Obese", you did. You made the choice to eat a double quarter pounder and eat it almost everyday, McD. The only person is to blame is you. It's YOUR CHOICE weither to be fit or the other way around. It's their body and don't force it. Let it be. As for kids the parents should tell theirs about making right choices when it comes to food but then again it's based on the parents.

I'm not saying that they should tell them "you should never eat candy, burgers, or drink sodas or eat anything that's unhealthy johnny!" or anything like that. You can eat a burger sometimes but not almost every day. It's their decision. If the person beside you is eating a large order of fries, it's on them, it's not going to effect you. I'm tired of some of these people that weigh 140 and consider it fat. They probably don't even know what fat truly is. There are people that would love to be that size again.

MattUD1