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Originally posted by Coramoor
I think we should follow the lead of some European countries in this. Tax food that is bad for you. Heavily. Make larger size clothes more expensive. Make sure that the healthcare premiums for obese people is more expensive. Maybe 'punishing' them will work.
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Health care premiums *are* higher for obese people and clothing for large folks is already more expensive.
I don't think that any of these ideas will help in decrease obesity in the US, on any large scale. It's all about changing lifestyle. Promoting healthy eating, adjusting portion size, and discouraging sedentary lifestyles are ways to curb obesity.
I think that this school has the potential to really help its students, the student are being taught how to change their lifestyle, how to incorporate physical activity into their day and healthy eating habits.