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Alexis Boldt

Health Care Costs to Bulge Along With U.S. Waistlines - 0 views

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  • Alexis Boldt on 01 Feb 13
     
    Predicted outcomes for health care based on today's obesity rates. Gives some educated predictions for health care expenditures. Also shows the future of America's obesity.
Brandon Charette

The Issue is Freedom, Not Soft Drinks - 5 views

www.commentarymagazine.com/...sue-is-freedom-not-soft-drinks

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  • Dane Raffle on 07 Jun 12
     
    The subject of the child obesity epidemic has been high in the last 4 years. Did the government have to right to force what is or isnt allowed to be served, sold, and purchased on school campuses? This artical has it all explained pretty well.
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  • Laura Sutphen on 31 Aug 12
     
    Jonathan S. Tobin is a well know Journalist who has won over 50 journalism awards and has had his articles posted in papers such as the NY Times and USA Today talks about how the governments is slowing taking away our freedom. The fact that the government feels they have the right to to tell us what we can or can not eat is amazing to me. To ban soda just because it is bad for you is unreal. If Americans chose to dink soda then that is their choice and they have to deal with the consequences. 
  • Lauren Kramer on 02 Dec 12
     
    Mayor Bloomberg(New York) banned all sugared soft drinks in containers over 16 ounces, because they are thought to be the main cause of obesity. People are outraged, not because they can't have soft drinks, but because a grown adult should be able to make their own decisions.
  • Jessica Espinoza on 30 Aug 13
     
    New York City Mayor Bloomberg struck what he claims is another blow for the cause of public health yesterday by announcing a ban on the sale of all sugared drinks in containers that measure larger than 16 ounce servings. Although sugared drinks may cause weight gain, we as Americans should have the choice to drink as much as we want.
  • Jodi Coffman on 31 Aug 13
     
    I agree that it should be an individuals right to choose what they consume or do not consume. There needs to be more education as to how drinking soda in excess effects the body. The child obesity issue is getting out of control as children spend a lot of time using electronic devices rather than going outside to play. I also think that because of fast paced lifestyles and both parents having to work to support the family, children consume more convenience foods/drinks. I think the responsibility is on the individual to make healthy choices not for government to infringe on our personal rights.
  • Ana Ortiz Palacios on 31 Aug 13
     
    "... medical costs of the illnesses caused by drinking, eating and smoking are affected in one way or another by the public and that gives government the right to regulate and/or ban such items." I get why they are doing it, I really do. This is a personal freedom I think we should regulate ourselves. This article does have good points. I get sometimes we do need help, but why not attack the big soda companies as well.
  • Brandon Charette on 02 Sep 13
     
    New York City Mayor is trying to ban sugar drinks that are larger than 16 ounces because it is one of the main causes of obesity. People argue that although they agree with the fact that soft drinks are indeed unhealthy, the government should protect the freedom of the people.
  • alexis morgan on 02 Sep 13
     
    taking away the drinks are going too far but the idea is right, obesity is a huge problem in the US and although it is an argument of freedom to eat, drink etc whatever you may please but when it comes to health that is a whole differnt concern.
adam ramos

Obesity: Individual Problem Demands Individual Responsibility - 0 views

www.consumerfreedom.com/...ands-individual-responsibility

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  • Lindsay Klatt on 31 Aug 11
     
    This acticle is about exactly what the title says it is. The fact that legislators want to put extra taxs on things like fast food and extra large pants just because some oth the American people decide that they want to eat what they want is not right.
  • adam ramos on 01 Sep 11
     
    This article is about the right of the individual to be obese and how some feel it is necessary to tax the obese at a higher rate just for being obese. A clear personal freedom.
Melissa Guinsler

Obesity, A Disability? - 0 views

www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/...-as-a-disability-377781-7.html

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  • Melissa Guinsler on 26 Aug 11
     
    Obesity leads to patients not being able to move around like someone of normal size. There are underlying issues that may cause the obesity. Disability isn't just for being obese.
Ashley Manning

Defining Obesity - 0 views

www.medicalnewstoday.com/...obesity

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  • Ashley Manning on 31 Aug 11
     
    An obese person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person's bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or she is considered obese. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 you are considered overweight.
Miranda Addair

Obesity and its Relation to Morality and Morbidity Costs - 0 views

www.soa.org/...obesity-relation-mortality.pdf

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  • Miranda Addair on 15 Sep 11
     
    This is a PDF of an article written explaining the costs of obesity. It was compiled from articles dating from 1980-2009 and concludes that between the U.S. and Canada the total economic cost of obesity is $300 billion.
Danielle Haefner

The Rise of Obesity in Today's Youth - 1 views

circ.ahajournals.org/...3383.full

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  • Danielle Haefner on 21 Jan 13
     
    Read the interesting facts surrounding today's rising epidemic of obesity among youth. Great definitions and health-related problems cause by being overweight.
Miranda Addair

Sarah Palin attacks Michelle Obamas anti-obesity efforts - 0 views

www.thelunchtray.com/le-obamas-anti-obesity-efforts

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  • Miranda Addair on 04 Sep 11
     
    This article is about Sarah Palin's "anti-anti-obesity" views. Sarah Palin is defending our personal freedoms by opposing Michelle Obama's efforts to regulate the foods we eat. Sarah believes families should be able to make the decisions about the foods they eat and the government should stay out of it. There are other people's views on the topic as well.
Miranda Addair

Health Insurance, Obesity, and its Economic Costs - 0 views

www.ers.usda.gov/...efan04004g.pdf

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  • Miranda Addair on 04 Sep 11
     
    This is a 4 page PDF document, no links. It does give good statistics about the impact that obesity has on the cost of health insurance. It also talks about the insuarnce underwriting policies and different possible scenarios for writing insurance policies based on weight. An interesting finding this article talks about is how the normal weight subsidize the over wieght without the policies in place that charge the obese higher rates.
Melissa Guinsler

Food Stamps May Lead To Obesity - 1 views

www.scientificamerican.com/...post.cfm

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  • Melissa Guinsler on 26 Aug 11
     
    Food stamps give free food to people who need help financially to saty fed and keep their families fed. People often buy the wrong things just because they are quick and easy or just because they have bad eating habits. Food stamps doesnt cause obesity, peoples choices do.
Philleo Boni

Penalize Bad Personal Habits - 0 views

schirachreport.com/...o-penalize-bad-personal-habits

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  • Philleo Boni on 02 Sep 12
     
    This article talks about penalizing the obesity people who live off of Medicaid. "The overall cost in obesity related maladies is estimated to be around 200 billion a year."
andrew nunez

Obesity in Young is seen falling in several cities - 0 views

www.nytimes.com/...new-york-and-philadelphia.html

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  • andrew nunez on 03 Sep 13
     
    This articles shows statistics that are supporting the idea that obesity is on the decline in elementary and middle school children. It shows how schools are making a more conscience effort to inform children that eating healthy and exercise are extremely important.
Kyle King

is obesity a disease? Pros and Cons of debate. - 0 views

obesity.procon.org

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  • Kyle King on 05 Sep 11
     
    This is to go along with the issue of whether or not people should have the right to their own body weight. This site provides both sides of part of that argument.
Joe Del Pozzo

Food Stamps and Obesity - 0 views

www.ers.usda.gov/...FoodStampsObesity.htm

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  • Joe Del Pozzo on 30 Aug 11
     
    Do food stamps increase the potential for obesity? According to this article there are subgroups at risk, including those who are on the program for longer periods of time.
evangelina gonzalez

Obesity in School children - 1 views

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  • evangelina gonzalez on 07 Oct 11
     
    This article talked about how schools need to start feeling responsible on what the child eats. Physicians as well need to suggest and have steps so the child knows what and how to exercise to start living a healthier life.
Alexis Boldt

Women's Increasing Wage Penalties From Being Overweight and Obese - 0 views

www.bls.gov/...ec070130.htm

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  • Alexis Boldt on 01 Feb 13
     
    Shows statistics based on U.S. surveys concerning overweight women and the wage penalties they could expect from being overweight.
Samantha Cobbs

Center for Consumer Freedom - Fat Taxes - 0 views

www.consumerfreedom.com/...fat-taxes

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  • Samantha Cobbs on 07 Jun 12
     
    Activists and meddling lawmakers have toyed with the idea of taxing certain foods and ingredients to curb obesity. Twinkie Tax inventor Kelly Brownell advocates "slapping high-fat, low-nutrition food with a substantial government 'sin' tax." According to him, certain foods are too "convenient, accessible, good-tasting ... and cheap." This article just gives insight into what lawmakers want to do to curb obesity within our society. It is no longer alcohol and cigarettes that are causing damage to our bodies, but the food we consume too.
Angie Hernandez

Big Brother - Thinner Brother - 1 views

usgovinfo.about.com/...aathinner.htm

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  • Angie Hernandez on 10 Jun 12
     
    Twenty-five states are currently considering over one hundred and forty bills directed at controlling obesity according to the latest article from the Washington post. The bills if passed would tax fatty foods, force fast-food restaurants to post nutrition information with menu and limit candy and sugary drinks sold in schools.
anonymous

Light Pollution's Potentially Harmful Effects Highlighted In New Film - 0 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...rtificial-light_n_1734215.html

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  • anonymous on 16 Feb 14
     
    Discusses the link between light pollution and breast cancer, prostate cancer, obesity, heart disease, sleep disorders and depression. Discusses policies enacted to provide reparations to night shift workers who have developed breast cancer. The quantitative differences between the types of light and duration are discussed.
Jodi Coffman

New York soda ban - 1 views

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  • Jodi Coffman on 31 Aug 13
     
    Individuals should be able to consume as much soda as they want. I think that there should be more education about how drinking soda in excess can lead to obesity. Maybe warning labels on soda to remind people of the effects of drinking sugary beverages. I think it is then up to each individual to make the decision of how much soda they consume.
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  • Ana Ortiz Palacios on 31 Aug 13
     
    I get why this is being done, but if they do ban the soda. Some people are seriously addicted to soda. Could this also turn ugly and people start selling it like if it was a drug?
  • JENNIFER MOLINA on 01 Sep 13
     
    I think that one has the right to consume as much soda as they wish. Its a personal choice that should not be governed.
  • Donette Fincher on 01 Sep 13
     
    I total understand the ban, since most Americans don't pay attention to the main ingredient in soda which is "high fructose corn syrup". Research has shown high fructose corn syrup is as addictive as cocaine yet there are no laws regulating the use and quantity of it in food and beverages. High consumption of high fructose corn syrup has been proven to cause obesity and diabetes. There's not enough public education regarding this ingredient to enable consumers to make intelligent choices when consuming beverages and lobbyist lobby the government to make sure it stays this way.
  • alexis casillas on 01 Sep 13
     
    I think this ban is ridiculous controlling the amount of soda and sweetened drinks people consume is wrong. Although sugary drinks can be detrimental to health, people have the right to control and live their own lives according to what they think is best. I like how this article has statistics and shows how many people don't agree with this outrageous ban.
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