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Parents will tell you that the obesity epidemic, which today affects one-third of Americas children, is now their leading health concern. Policymakers, business leaders and health care professionals share that worry. Childhood obesity is not only a serious health epidemic; it is also a perilous problem for the budget.
A new study, released today by the Campaign to End Obesity, points to the economic imperative of taking real action on obesity, especially when it comes to our children.
What we found interesting is that the study, conducted by two prominent conservative economists, both former Bush administration officials, concludes that the budgetary ramifications of failing to act on childhood obesity are far more costly than enacting policies to reverse obesity.
The authors point out that an array of evidence-based obesity interventions and treatment approaches can be both cost-effective and have major long-term savings, not only because they reduce obesity but because they can also prevent or reduce the occurrence of dangerous and costly secondary diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
So ... you want Government out of Health Care so that the Government can control what kids eat?Another reason to get the government out of health care
We need to control what kids eat because it will save money.
True, it is one the countries biggest health problems. Unless we get it under control, it will cost hundreds billions of dollar and reduce the life span of our kids.We need to control what kids eat because it will save money.
True, it is one the countries biggest health problems. Unless we get it under control, it will cost hundreds billions of dollar and reduce the life span of our kids.We need to control what kids eat because it will save money.
Normal, for QW.
Yes, by all means, we should continue to pay twice as much for inferior results. It's the American Way.
So ... you want Government out of Health Care so that the Government can control what kids eat?Another reason to get the government out of health care
We need to control what kids eat because it will save money.
Your logic is astounding.
True, it is one the countries biggest health problems. Unless we get it under control, it will cost hundreds billions of dollar and reduce the life span of our kids.We need to control what kids eat because it will save money.
We should at least be promoting better eating. There's nothing coercive about that...unless, of course, you're a raving wingnut like certain people on here.
So ... you want Government out of Health Care so that the Government can control what kids eat?Another reason to get the government out of health care
We need to control what kids eat because it will save money.
Your logic is astounding.
Your lack of understanding is unsurprising. If the government is not in health care it won't be worried about spending money on fat kids who turn into fat adults.
So ... you want Government out of Health Care so that the Government can control what kids eat?
Your logic is astounding.
Your lack of understanding is unsurprising. If the government is not in health care it won't be worried about spending money on fat kids who turn into fat adults.
So ... get government out of health care that way the government no longer has a vested interest in how healthy or unhealthy kids are? Then why did you say we need to control what kids eat? Do you mean "we" as in you and your friend?
Your lack of understanding is unsurprising. If the government is not in health care it won't be worried about spending money on fat kids who turn into fat adults.
So ... get government out of health care that way the government no longer has a vested interest in how healthy or unhealthy kids are? Then why did you say we need to control what kids eat? Do you mean "we" as in you and your friend?
Why are kids healthy, or unhealthy? I will give you a hint, it isn't because they eat potato chips.
We need to control what kids eat because it will save money.
Parents will tell you that the obesity epidemic, which today affects one-third of America’s children, is now their leading health concern. Policymakers, business leaders and health care professionals share that worry. Childhood obesity is not only a serious health epidemic; it is also a perilous problem for the budget.
A new study, released today by the Campaign to End Obesity, points to the economic imperative of taking real action on obesity, especially when it comes to our children.
What we found interesting is that the study, conducted by two prominent conservative economists, both former Bush administration officials, concludes that the budgetary ramifications of failing to act on childhood obesity are far more costly than enacting policies to reverse obesity.
The authors point out that an array of evidence-based obesity interventions and treatment approaches can be both cost-effective and have major long-term savings, not only because they reduce obesity but because they can also prevent or reduce the occurrence of dangerous and costly secondary diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
Kind and Katen-Bahensky: The Budget Case for Combatting Childhood Obesity : Roll Call Opinion
They are advocating producing healthier foods and educationing parents and kids. The childhood obesity campaign has been endorse by the AMA, the Harvard Medical School, the American Heart Association, and many large corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Humana. This is not just some crazy liberal idea. If we don't solve this problem it's going to add hundreds of billions of dollars to the nations healthcare bill and shave years off our kids lives.True, it is one the countries biggest health problems. Unless we get it under control, it will cost hundreds billions of dollar and reduce the life span of our kids.
We should at least be promoting better eating. There's nothing coercive about that...unless, of course, you're a raving wingnut like certain people on here.
That is not what they are advocating though, is it?
So ... get government out of health care that way the government no longer has a vested interest in how healthy or unhealthy kids are? Then why did you say we need to control what kids eat? Do you mean "we" as in you and your friend?
Why are kids healthy, or unhealthy? I will give you a hint, it isn't because they eat potato chips.
You didn't answer any of my questions.
We need to control what kids eat because it will save money.
Kind and Katen-Bahensky: The Budget Case for Combatting Childhood Obesity : Roll Call OpinionParents will tell you that the obesity epidemic, which today affects one-third of Americas children, is now their leading health concern. Policymakers, business leaders and health care professionals share that worry. Childhood obesity is not only a serious health epidemic; it is also a perilous problem for the budget.
A new study, released today by the Campaign to End Obesity, points to the economic imperative of taking real action on obesity, especially when it comes to our children.
What we found interesting is that the study, conducted by two prominent conservative economists, both former Bush administration officials, concludes that the budgetary ramifications of failing to act on childhood obesity are far more costly than enacting policies to reverse obesity.
The authors point out that an array of evidence-based obesity interventions and treatment approaches can be both cost-effective and have major long-term savings, not only because they reduce obesity but because they can also prevent or reduce the occurrence of dangerous and costly secondary diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
This is one of the most dangerous, and under-discussed, potential side-effects of the corporatist takeover of health care. The financial impact on the state will be used as a compelling argument for intrusive measures mandating any number of personal habits. Essentially anything that could negatively impact our personal health (which, let's face it, means virtually everything we do) will be subject to government 'oversight'.
There are people who are very excited about this kind of authoritarian regime. They'd love to tell us how to raise our kids, how to feed ourselves, how to think, essentially how to live - but they're kept at bay by the fact that some people still seem to understand, and value, freedom. But the added argument of financial culpability will degrade this opposition and bring the more authoritarian leaning independents and Republicans on board with their nanny state wet dreams. I see this sort of crap mushrooming as the corporatist state gains more and more control over our health care.
They are advocating producing healthier foods and educationing parents and kids. The childhood obesity campaign has been endorse by the AMA, the Harvard Medical School, the American Heart Association, and many large corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Humana. This is not just some crazy liberal idea. If we don't solve this problem it's going to add hundreds of billions of dollars to the nations healthcare bill and shave years off our kids lives.We should at least be promoting better eating. There's nothing coercive about that...unless, of course, you're a raving wingnut like certain people on here.
That is not what they are advocating though, is it?
The Campaign to End Obesity
They are advocating producing healthier foods and educationing parents and kids. The childhood obesity campaign has been endorse by the AMA, the Harvard Medical School, the American Heart Association, and many large corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Humana. This is not just some crazy liberal idea. If we don't solve this problem it's going to add hundreds of billions of dollars to the nations healthcare bill and shave years off our kids lives.
The Campaign to End Obesity
... reshaping our nation’s food policy to expand opportunities for farmers, promote local foods and make it easier for consumers to have access to healthy produce, we can take important steps toward combating obesity.
