How do we tackle the obesity crisis?
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?Sorry but what was the point of that post? Care to explain?(Original post by . . .)
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?If there was a plan where we would all be living comfortable lives only working 5 hours per week they would love it.(Original post by NoreenK)
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?No point to it. Not much to explain it's pretty self explanatory.(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?I don't see much point in developing drugs to help obesity....
With the rise of technology, we are pretty much physically pathetic compared to our caveman ancestors...
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?A big reason for people not eating healthily is the fact that healthy food is so expensive. Make unhealthy food as expensive as that, and bring down the cost of fruit/veg/health foods and that would solve at least part of the problem.
Also, I don't know how many counties in this country allow people free access to a gym?
I know in Birmingham, the gym is free for all leisure card holders between 2:30 and 3:30 every day. But seeing as most people are working within that time, it's difficult for people to go. It costs so much otherwise so no one is going to go. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?They will eat all the fish.(Original post by NoreenK)
Why don't we just chuck them all in the Thames and get rid. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?It's cheaper to go for a run around the block or local park. Allowing free access to gyms would mean an increase in the amount of tax we pay, how do you expect these gyms to run and worker to get paid?(Original post by rachaelizabeth)
A big reason for people not eating healthily is the fact that healthy food is so expensive. Make unhealthy food as expensive as that, and bring down the cost of fruit/veg/health foods and that would solve at least part of the problem.
Also, I don't know how many counties in this country allow people free access to a gym?
I know in Birmingham, the gym is free for all leisure card holders between 2:30 and 3:30 every day. But seeing as most people are working within that time, it's difficult for people to go. It costs so much otherwise so no one is going to go.
If you go to your local market or places like Aldi and Lidl, fruit is quite cheap. Also look out for deals on fruit, Morrisons regularly have them. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?Just think how much more tourism London would get if the Thames was full of fat people just bobbing up n down.(Original post by NoreenK)
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?Why don't people take responsibilities for themselves? Why should the state intervene on self inflicted problems?(Original post by rachaelizabeth)
A big reason for people not eating healthily is the fact that healthy food is so expensive. Make unhealthy food as expensive as that, and bring down the cost of fruit/veg/health foods and that would solve at least part of the problem.
Also, I don't know how many counties in this country allow people free access to a gym?
I know in Birmingham, the gym is free for all leisure card holders between 2:30 and 3:30 every day. But seeing as most people are working within that time, it's difficult for people to go. It costs so much otherwise so no one is going to go. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?Is that before of after they drown? I guess float right?(Original post by . . .)
They will eat all the fish. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?I suppose this question coincides with a current issue in the news that they are calling a pandemic (probably a little over the top, but it gets the message across) in regards to immobility.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-18876880
"The report... estimates that about a third of adults are not doing enough physical activity, causing 5.3m deaths a year." :/
The answer to each problem is the same. People have to get off their lazy ar$es and exercise and also adhere to a good, balanced diet.; 10-15mins of brisk walking a day and 2h 30m of running/cycling/swimming a week would suffice - that is not much to ask at all! -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?This is very true. But people don't take responsibility for themselves - people are lazy and expect everything to be spoon fed to them. I know that is the problem, but it's very difficult to change people's laziness.(Original post by . . .)
Why don't people take responsibilities for themselves? Why should the state intervene on self inflicted problems?
Education is the key to it. People need to know WHY they should lose weight. You'd think that most people would know, but you'd be surprised.
School's have done a lot to combat child obesity by introducing "healthy school meals" but whilst it's still cheaper to buy unhealthy products for a packed lunch people are going to do that.
Laziness and cost are the main problems, and education is the key solution. So whilst education would act as a "preventative" method for obesity and stop people from becoming that way in the first place (or motivate them to sort it out themselves) it's got too far and some methods that act as a "cure" must be enforced as well. Hence switching the costs of unhealthy food and healthy food, and allowing easier access to sport / exercise classes. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?tax on all sugary foods, subsidies for raw vegetables, compulsory sports for all school children. make biking or walking to work safer and easier. encourage workplaces to install standing desks, maybe even some kind of legislation against expecting office workers to spend more than 50% of their day sitting down.
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?Exactly. I totally agree.(Original post by Bellissima)
people go to mcdonalds or buy ready meals or oven pizza/chips/chicken nuggets... because it is quick, cheap and easy. people are lazy. all easy health food is expensive. making "unhealthy" food more expensive is not really a solution and the only motive for doing that would be tax gain/profit gain for government/companies. some kind of food needs to be developed which is easy and healthy and that doesn't cost loads. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?If people insist on being spoon fed and treated as children then let them. The only way a child will learn not to play with fire is if they get burned. The only way an overweight individual will realize not to eat too much is if they develop health problems.(Original post by rachaelizabeth)
This is very true. But people don't take responsibility for themselves - people are lazy and expect everything to be spoon fed to them. I know that is the problem, but it's very difficult to change people's laziness.
Education is the key to it. People need to know WHY they should lose weight. You'd think that most people would know, but you'd be surprised.
School's have done a lot to combat child obesity by introducing "healthy school meals" but whilst it's still cheaper to buy unhealthy products for a packed lunch people are going to do that.
Laziness and cost are the main problems, and education is the key solution. So whilst education would act as a "preventative" method for obesity and stop people from becoming that way in the first place (or motivate them to sort it out themselves) it's got too far and some methods that act as a "cure" must be enforced as well. Hence switching the costs of unhealthy food and healthy food, and allowing easier access to sport / exercise classes. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?How is there no point to it? I think it's a VALID issue that the government won't do anything until it's in their economic interest to.(Original post by . . .)
No point to it. Not much to explain it's pretty self explanatory.
To just immediately shoot down someone else's point, without adding ANYTHING of substance to the discussion yourself, is just plain rude and a little bit ignorant really. -
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?Have the government subsidise healthy food (maybe only some of the basics such as fresh fruit and vegetables, bottled water, etc.) as most healthy food costs significantly more than junk food. In the current climate people will always buy the cheaper option which they know they like, also its not just in the current climate in any climate.
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Re: How do we tackle the obesity crisis?The government shouldn't do anything about it. It's the individuals choice if they decide to eat a large amounts of unhealthy food so the individuals must suffer the consequences. I don't want my money going towards people who have self inflicted problems.(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
How is there no point to it? I think it's a VALID issue that the government won't do anything until it's in their economic interest to.
To just immediately shoot down someone else's point, without adding ANYTHING of substance to the discussion yourself, is just plain rude and a little bit ignorant really.
