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Originally Posted by Schneed10
Wow, this is calling for some serious government intervention into our lives.
First, there can be a ton of reasons why a kid would be overweight. It could flat out be an unhealthy lifestyle, like you said. But there are a myriad of medical reasons for obesity, it could also be a thyroid problem, a genetic condition, a psychological problem, etc. And a bigger concern: a financial problem. Healthy food is way more expensive than stuff you can get from McDonalds. And if you don't have the cash to buy healthy food, chances are you're more likely to live in an area where it's not safe to have your kids playing outside and getting exercise.
Absent a medical problem, or genetic predisposition, or financial constraints, and you still are feeding your child junk with no exercise, then I can see your point. But way too many kids have extenuating circumstances. The notion that you could possibly enforce a law like this shows a complete lack of understanding of the social issues at play when it comes to childhood obesity.
Not to mention the government should not be telling us how to raise our kids (personal opinion).
Horrible idea.
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That is BS that eating healthy is more expensive then eating at McDonalds and is just an excuse for goverment to increase aid and our taxes. Here is my cost to feed a family of four. Whole chicken chopped up $5.00, two cans of green beens $1.50, cut up boiled or baked potato's $2.00, throw in bread $2.00 or fruit of some kind $2.50. Tahts a total of $13.00 which is $3.25 and you cannot eat at Mcdonalds for less than that. I could do this for $10.00 a day but I wanted it to seem closer to real.