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Class Warfare Over Obesity

Donna Walker Mancini, RD. M.Ed

It had to happen sooner or later. The "main stream" Press would introduce class warfare into the rampant obesity problem and proclaim that only the rich can be thin because eating " right" is too expensive.( Courier- Journal "Dieters lose more than Weight"- Trendy meal plans mean more cost" June 1-2004)

What a bunch of BUNK!

As a Registered Dietitian with 30 years experience, who has personally lost weight and kept it off for 30 years as well, I can say that nothing is further from the Truth.  Calories are what count; thus, eating less food and exercising more are the real answer to America's weight control problems. Both the former and the latter, SAVE money, not Cost money !!

Also, ounce per ounce, Junk is most expensive food in the supermarket! Healthy, nutritious food is cheap and plentiful. It is easier to eat right and control weight now than ever before. Also, information about calories, exercise and food has become common knowledge.

The Factor that truly determines who is thin or obese is good old fashioned motivation!

Anyone who chooses to keep their body moving, and use self discipline at the dinner table can be as thin as the next person, rich or poor, black or white, young or old.

In olden days, obesity was associated with wealth, as the rich did not labor hard and had more food.....

Your Body weight can either make you or break you !

Eat right, exercise and enjoy the best that life has to offer! It's good cheap fun!
 

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