Obesity on Townhall

• Putting Government on the Right Diet! Sat Apr 27
  Harry R. Jackson, Jr.
  We’ve all heard the startling statistics about obesity in America: over one third of American adults are obese (almost 36%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Obesity puts us at risk for all kinds of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. And it doesn’t afflict everyone equally: nearly 50% of blacks are obese, and lower income Americans in general are more likely to be obese than others. ... more
• Bloomberg Flawed Vision of a Healthy America Tue Mar 26
  Armstrong Williams
  Obesity and unhealthy living are as much a problem in this country as government over-regulation. Lately, we’ve seen several prominent politicians weigh in (no pun intended) on this topic. ... more
• Will Fat Taxes Kill You? Sat Jan 19
  Jayson Lusk
  According to New York City’s mayor Bloomberg, the government’s highest duty is to promote healthy eating. His cause has been taken up by a growing number of politicians who want to ensure that all Americans are “normal” weight. ... more
• U.S. elderly, middle-aged see higher obesity rates: poll Wed Oct 24
  Reuters News
• Severe obesity still rising fast in the U.S Thu Oct 18
  Reuters News
• Students Protest USDA's New Lunch Regulations Tue Sep 25
  Sharon Springs, KS
  Many students are left hungry by the one-size-fits-all approach to lunch requirements and they're taking matters into their own hands. ... more
• Fat and getting fatter: U.S. obesity rates to soar by 2030 Tue Sep 18
  Reuters News
• Cancer group asks U.S. to study sugary drinks, obesity Tue Jul 3
  Reuters News
• FDA OKs Arena obesity drug; first in 13 years Wed Jun 27
  Reuters News
• Shrinking stomach may boost risk for booze abuse Mon Jun 18
  AP News
• The Government Insists on Cutting Us Down to Size Fri Jun 8
  Scott Rasmussen
  Mayor Michael Bloomberg ignited a firestorm of debate with his proposal to ban super-size sugary drinks in New York City. Critics bashed his nanny-statism, but supporters like first lady Michelle Obama hailed his courage. ... more
• America's Moral Schizophrenia Wed Jun 6
  Ken Connor
  schiz·o·phre·ni·a – a state characterized by the coexistence of contradictory or incompatible elements. ... more
• Bloomberg on Soda Ban: "We're Simply Forcing You To Understand" Fri Jun 1
  New York
  Bloomberg: 'It's to remind you that this is something that is detrimental to your health.' ... more
• Eating Up the Hunger Games Thu May 17
  Rich Tucker
  A recent comic strip summed up life in these United States in 2012. Several rotund Americans are waiting in line at the movie theater. All are holding massive tubs of popcorn, jumbo candy bars and vats of soda. They’re queuing to watch “The Hunger Games.” ... more
• Insight: America's hatred of fat hurts obesity fight Fri May 11
  Reuters News
• Bake Sale Ban to Curb Obesity Thu May 10
  America
  Seriously? ... more
• 20-year forecast shows no end to obesity epidemic Mon May 7
  AP News
• Dem lawmaker proposes $25 million for federal program to reduce obesity Tue May 1
  Townhall.com Staff
• FDA will take 3 more months to review diet pill Mon Apr 9
  AP News
• Autism may be linked to obesity during pregnancy Mon Apr 9
  AP News
• Texas hospital reportedly bars obese workers -- and it might be legal Thu Apr 5
  Townhall.com Staff
• Parents, not Government, Should Combat Obesity Thu Mar 22
  Rebecca Hagelin
  Food is in the news. Specifically, the food that Big Government wants you—or your children--to eat. ... more
• Disney retooling obesity exhibit after complaints Thu Mar 1
  AP News
• FDA panel backs previously rejected obesity pill Wed Feb 22
  AP News
• "Biggest Loser" host, dog Winky battle pet obesity Tue Jan 31
  Reuters News

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