Obesity is one of the biggest health challenges facing the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says two-thirds of American adults and 15 percent of children are overweight or obese -- a condition putting them at risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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I absolutely agree that there is a epidemic going on in this country when it comes to fat kids. I see them all the time. It's frightening the health problems that these children will mostly like incur. I'm not sure that this bill is going to help much. I suppose I wouldn't have much of a problem just banning vending machines or, at least high fat, high calorie foods sold in vending machines.
It would be nice if more education on health were given during courses like gym. The class is already a requirement. Why not spend some time educating children on the dangers of various foods?
What do you think?
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