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| Obesity: Let’s Focus on the Cure |
Something struck me as funny (odd, not ha ha) while scanning headlines in health and weight earlier this week:
“Does Driving Cause Obesity?”
“Beverages and Weight Gain: You Are What You Drink”
“Are Parents of Obese Children Guilty of Abuse?”
“Defending the Anti-Obesity Movement”
“Salon Charges Overweight Customers Extra”
The governmental focus on obesity makes it a VERY hot topic. Being so ‘hot’ everyone is looking for a way to capitalize; some with prevention, some by making strange associations, and others by taking advantage of the overweight.
I have to wonder. How, as a country, did we manage to turn such a blind eye to our national expanding girth for so long? This reminds me of high school…the popular girl (or guy) has said they are interested in something, so now the whole school is suddenly aware and interested.
In this case, the ‘popular girl’ is the First Lady, Michelle Obama. We, the citizens, are the school. As a health professional, I’m thankful to Mrs. Obama for finally opening so many eyes to what we are doing to ourselves. It’s too bad it took so long.
In the coming months and years, there will be thousands of studies conducted, links drawn and claims made about specific things that are causing or contributing to obesity. The fact is that if we look hard enough, most of what we do could probably be linked in some way or another (as cause or cure). The current lifestyle for many is a busy hectic one. A lifestyle where we are often sedentary at work, using convenience foods, eating out, not eating enough fruits, veggies and fiber and not getting enough exercise.
We all know we need to eat less, eat healthier and move more. It seems to me that even more efforts should be focused on how to help people do that rather than pointing out all the contributing factors. Instead of vilifying parents, jobs, people…lets help them figure out how to change and support them.
Just my ‘Andy Rooney’ style thoughts (or ramblings) for the morning. I’m going to focus on the ‘fix’, not the ‘fault’. How about you?
- Renee
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It seems to me that even more efforts should be focused on how to help people do that rather than pointing out all the contributing factors.
A very good point. I still think we do need to discuss the contributing factors with it.. make it all part of the equation but preventative is so a must!
I am glad for the first lady too. Better than not, right!
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I don't know much abt Obama, but I know Michelle has been really active in promoting healthier lifestyles, esp in schools.
I wish we had more prevention methods. We already KNOW why ppl are fat. Let's do something about it!
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It seems to me that even more efforts should be focused on how to help people do that rather than pointing out all the contributing factors.
A very good point. I still think we do need to discuss the contributing factors with it.. make it all part of the equation but preventative is so a must!
I am glad for the first lady too. Better than not, right!