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drugs and the standard American diet - its not rocket science. over 36% of the country is obese, compared to germany at 22%, finland at 22%, belgium at 22% norw
by ejb999 4y ago
drugs and the standard American diet - its not rocket science. over 36% of the country is obese, compared to germany at 22%, finland at 22%, belgium at 22% norway at 23%, spain at 24%, poland at 23% etc.
Maybe other reason as well, but improving the american diet would improve health more than anything else. Food companies should be sued like tobacco companies were for the poison they peddle.
- rootusrootus 4y agoSome areas of the US have obesity rates in the 20s. Some in the 40s. Generalizing 330 million people is hard.
- onos 4y agoOr we could use a carrot: eg don’t smoke and not overweight —> tax break.
- ejb999 4y agoI prefer: Let insurance companies offer discounts to those that don't smoke and are not overweight; I get a discount for being a good driver, why shouldn't there be a discount for not living a lifestyle that is likely to use more medical care?