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Virginians solutions to obesity problem

January 10, 2008 in Obesity by Allen | No comments

Between 1990 and 2005 the percentage of Virginians who were obese went from 9.9 percent to 23.7 percent. That’s one of the largest increases of any state in the U.S.

So, what are they doing about it? They’ve implemented the CHAMPION obesity initiative which is collecting ideas at regional forums.

So far, they’ve received suggestions from more than 800 people which will be summarized in a report to be released next summer offering state-wide strategies for curbing obesity.

Some of the ideas so far include higher taxes for fatty buffets, mandatory gym classes, and tax incentive for healthy workers.

I’m sorry, but I don’t believe this initiative is going to work. The answer to obesity is in understanding and listening to our bodies — not in the ideas from regional forums.

Allen Oelschlaeger
Author of Finally, the Straight Scoop About Weight, Nutrition, and Fitness

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