Author Topic: Obesity could be the US's next national security threat (Read 5375 times)

musclecenter · « **on:** February 13, 2012, 02:38:51 AM »

In the U.S. the obesity epidemic is growing, with around 75 percent of Americans now considered overweight. And as waistlines across the country swell out, so do the pockets of big corporations, who every year make millions from the fattening of America. First Lady Michelle Obama warns that obesity could be the next national security threat - with one in four adults unable to serve in the military because they're overweight. Now she's leading by example - keeping herself physically fit and teaching children the importance of healthy eating. Obesity costs the U.S. Department of Defense 1.1 billion dollars a year, and that looks unlikely to improve, as big corporations continue to choose profit over quality.

musclecenter · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:48:25 AM »

'According to US Congress pizzas are now vegetables!'

Tapeworm · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:09:15 AM »

Don't worry. I'm sure the "War on Obesity" will soon be declared.

Tito24 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:42:46 AM »

i hope they will throw bombs as well then?

Metabolic · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:46:12 AM »

It just doesnt fit into my tiny brain how they let themselves get into that stage...I mean, this problem has been around for decades and now they start to really react.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:47:08 AM »

Good for her, I am not an Obama fan, or her for that matter because she seems like a bitch, but it needs to be done. The majority of Americans are fat and embarrassing.

monstermunch · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:48:57 AM »

Americans serve their children pizza and sugary milk in the mornings at schools

Start 'em young

Tito24 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:49:39 AM »

maybe they should open a few "work" camps somewhere in usa for people above a certain weight.

TrapsMcLats · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:03:51 AM »

...and yet we consider steroids, marijuana, and gay marriage BIG problems in america

. I hate people so much... especially the fat ones.

Tito24 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:06:14 AM »

Quote from: TrapsMcLats on February 13, 2012, 10:03:51 AM

...and yet we consider steroids, marijuana, and gay marriage BIG problems in america . I hate people so much... especially the fat ones.

people are fucking crazy,especially in america

FAST LANE · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:09:25 AM »

That's bullshit- the government wants people obese = live less = more money for healthcare and drugs = MORE MONEY FOR CORRUPT US GOV'T

Kulutues · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:15:34 AM »

You know this country is irreversibly broken when the First Bitch says obesity is a problem because it prevents people from joining the military, of all the reasons why it's not optimal

Of course, to our Government which has ended us anything that doesn't get people dependent upon it is enemy #1

local hero · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:16:00 AM »

when i think of america i think of fat people with terrible dress sense....

AlphaMaleDawg · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:17:41 AM »

Quote from: irongrip400 on February 13, 2012, 09:47:08 AM

Good for her, I am not an Obama fan, or her for that matter because she seems like a bitch, but it needs to be done. The majority of Americans are fat and embarrassing.

agreed, yet the second you say anything about it in public, you are accused of being insensitive and immature. fucking fatties

mass243 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:38:26 AM »

Fat is a dictator and must receive sum' of carpet bombing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Voland · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:39:47 AM »

two words: preventive bombing.

Rami · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:52:59 AM »

Won't matter, soon the human soldier will be replaced by AI Death Machines. All those drones they use today is the beginning of this.

Wolfsanglerune · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:49:32 AM »

I dont see the situation improving to be honest.most americans escpecialy young white males 17 up to early 30s are interested in video games and tv sports for most part.maybe the only excuse for sports fanatics is unless they were atheltes they wouldnt need to be in shape.

Wolfsanglerune · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:52:27 AM »

And futhermore.it seems absurd that anyone with sense could be so against using hormones in this fattter estrogenic society.
Open your eyes my friends.

240 is Back · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:54:36 AM »

Adele's fault

Army of One · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:57:54 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on February 13, 2012, 11:54:36 AM

Adele's fault

All tea and crumpets

JAM · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:00:22 PM »

Most of the food here is complete shit. Full of chemicals, preservatives, high in fat, high in sodium, full of sugars, etc. And like the article said then the companies making garbage this get rich and as a result pharma companies get even more rich selling their drugs.

Finding good healthy organic foods that are not full of crap is possible in America, but it is much more expensive. I think the government here wants to keep you sick and unhealthy as a means of control. If they cared about your health lots of this shit wouldn't even be permitted to be manufactured. Most of fast food, processed food, and majority of what is created I wouldn't feed to my dog.

JAM · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:04:44 PM »

Quote from: Wolfsanglerune on February 13, 2012, 11:52:27 AM

And futhermore.it seems absurd that anyone with sense could be so against using hormones in this fattter estrogenic society.
Open your eyes my friends.

Well that would mean you have a choice in what you put into your body if hormones were legal again. And you can try to achieve some level of health with responsible usage. Instead we are not treated like adults for that topic. Our stupid government has made the choice for us.

But hey they allow things like alcohol, tobacco, known poisonous narcotic prescription pain killers, known liver destroying Tylenol, trans fats that just plug up your veins, and millions of other toxic chemicals that slowly kill you. But steroids for health... oh that is the devil in USA. Our government is retarded!

Wolfsanglerune · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:24:10 PM »

not that im downing anyone who smokes it but pot now is practically mainstream in the us.i really find it hard to see hormones becoming this way.perhaps like gh15 said we could settle for a climate like the 70s and 80s and we could be better off.
ive said for the longest the whole issue of hormones is very easy for the american population to be against.
they are ignorant of it and very fat.
bb,powerlifting etc will probably never be noticable in the culture like the 70s and 80s again.
the us population just doesent connect with it.

FAST LANE · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:17:20 PM »

Quote from: JAM on February 13, 2012, 12:00:22 PM

Most of the food here is complete shit. Full of chemicals, preservatives, high in fat, high in sodium, full of sugars, etc. And like the article said then the companies making garbage this get rich and as a result pharma companies get even more rich selling their drugs.

Finding good healthy organic foods that are not full of crap is possible in America, but it is much more expensive. I think the government here wants to keep you sick and unhealthy as a means of control. If they cared about your health lots of this shit wouldn't even be permitted to be manufactured. Most of fast food, processed food, and majority of what is created I wouldn't feed to my dog.

or exactly what I said lol

BUT YES, THIS!!!