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shelflifers
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 Posted: 07/09/03 - 18:19 Post subject: City-wide effort to reduce obesity
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copteacher
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Posted: 07/09/03 - 18:23 Post subject:
interesting thoughts. It is interesting how an idea can catch on and grow so big.
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airehead
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Posted: 07/09/03 - 18:51 Post subject:
I have a couple of points to make about the article.
First, I think it is excellent to start with the kids. When I worked in the schools, I was appalled to see what the parents never taught their kids. That kindergarten-age children were making their own lunches--and were bringing only junk. (And this was a middle-income institution) So, some of these kids may be hearing this info for the first time.
Second, I promised myself that my child would be sports-oriented. Fortunately, I gave birth to a child that really loves the outdoors and any physical activity--aside from lawn mowing.  Excercise needs to be taught, not forced or kids will lose enjoyment.
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flarunner
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Posted: 07/09/03 - 19:13 Post subject:
Cool article. Sad that our country is in this state, but very cool that the whole community is getting the right idea.
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 07/09/03 - 20:31 Post subject:
I agree that healthy living should be taught more in schools. Phys Ed is a great place to start, but a lot of schools treat it as a blowoff hour. Of course food in the cafeteria should be healthy... but vending machines? That seems a bit over the edge. What about all the trim, non-obese people that exercise that extra bit so they can enjoy a double decker fudge round and whole milk? I know I am extremely biased because I am skinny, I can eat whatever I want, and will not gain any weight at all. I think it should start with exercise before altering diets. It is a lot easier to get people to do fun activities (sports, etc) than get them to lay off the grease cookies (fast food burgers). Enough ranting, I'm hungry now...
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