Obama taking away constitutional rights?

[Danzig]

I wonder if there was this much hubbub over the presidents council on physical fitness. They had that back when I was in 5th or 6th grade. I remember winning a patch for hitting top marks in a variety of thing like situps, standing long jump,etc.

Then there's our new food pyramid, which replaced another version.

Were these all nefarious forms of plotting by our govt to ruin our lives? Nope. Just trying to get the word out about nutrition and its connection to a healthy life

[dellinger63]

I'm trying to fit in with this administration's ways

How about a tax credit based on your body fat index?

The obese are taxed $100 for every percent over they are over. That money is then distributed to those in the healthy range. The overweight receive a warning letter and a government ordered pedometer with walking orders. The obese because of the tax burden will be able to afford less food and thus lose weight, the overweight lose weight and get in the healthy range because of exercise and those in the healthy range get a bonus making it a win-win-win situation.



Age-Adusted Body Fat Percentage Recommendations

Women

Age Underfat Healthy Range Overweight Obese
20-40 yrs Under 21% 21-33% 33-39% Over 39%
41-60 yrs Under 23% 23-35% 35-40% Over 40%
61-79 yrs Under 24% 24-36% 36-42% Over 42%

Men

Age Underfat Healthy Range Overweight Obese
20-40 yrs Under 8% 8-19% 19-25% Over 25%
41-60 yrs Under 11% 11-22% 22-27% Over 27%
61-79 yrs Under 13% 13-25% 25-30% Over 30%