Obama Addresses Childhood Obesity

[Forgott3n36]

who gives a fuck about fat ass kids? childhood obesity is not a issue well atleast not an issue for the president to be discussing. Childhood obesity is caused by parents who don;t care enough for there kids so instead of feading them vegetables they give them mcdonalds on a daily basis. We need to as americans focus on the real problems like the job situation and the bad shape this economy is in, not dumb as parents who cant take care of there own kids.

[hop21537]

this fool ....look at his lieing face, he is a product of a women whom slept with anyone who hates america and loves comunism. he talks a big talk, but cant take when he gets called out, face it, your not white nor are you black. you have no heritage, just a big ol ugly set of blue lips.

[tickyul]

In my opinion, the amount of fat kids in the USA is a real poor reflection on this society in general. Parents feed their kids crap, kids live off junk food, soda, chips and all the other crap. I see parents feeding their kids soda and donuts for breakfast....well I guess it is ok because it is low in fat, sugar is good. When I was a kid there was one fat kid in school, that kid by todays standards would not even be fat. I think that lack of discipline is out of control in this country...YUCK.

[biasedreporting]

he is the last one to be talking about obesity...his own kids are fat according to their own doctor

[xxdirtbikeryderxx]

@biasedreporting are you kidding every one says he needs to address it then he does and everone says he is the last one to talk if you think about it Obama really isnt too bad he just has to pick up the pieces bush left behind and that might take awile cause he isnt magic

[biasedreporting]

Oh please...his numbers are lower than Bush's (bad excuse btw) where his own people are sick of him and his pathetic health care reform that over 75% of americans have clearly said they do now want at all..more and more democrats are losing their seats..this time next year it will be a republican majority in both houses and then he wont ever get anything passed, his 15 mins of fame are up..he is all washed up and history will remember his as being the first black communist president and the last

[DJAelitahopper012]

Try ASKING the kids. People! We're human too!

1.) Teach us how to eat right, make friends to keep us preoccupied, get us into different games that are FUN!!

2.) Yeah. Eating right is great. But, for some reason, we hate brocolli and veggies and fruits and stuff like that (I used to ^^)

3.) GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR FAMILY!!! Yep. Definite help Factor.

4.) I was 189 pounds. Very depressed. Now, I'm 157 pounds. A few simple things. Just pay attention to them. Point: MAKE LIFE FUN!!!

[mastervehk]

he was so high.... and without teleprompter... the perfect storm for Husein.... and childhood obesity will not be solved by a 20 minute gym class. how about we try eat less exercise more... sounds like a job for the parents to me

[gautrytube]

Part 2 of the solution is for adults to eat this healthy way as well. Adults lead by example. An alcoholic parent is not the only bad example for children growing up. A parent eating fast food is bad too! Trust me- I know cuz that was my experience!

[stevo07cfcno1]

the way 2 solve this crisis is simple. Teach kids at a young age, mabey 5 or 6, about food, eating habbits and what happens when ur fat or obese nd when u r healthy. This generation cant be helped, so we must act NOW for the next. There will still be obese/Fat kids and parents, but we can dramatically decrease the number. Having a tax or taking away children is wron (thts my opinion).In teenage girls, i think its alright 2 be chubby. Chubby and fat r not the same thing btw.

[alphacause]

(continued from prior post) I suggest that we include, in our academic standards for promoting a student to the next grade, and as a standard for graduation from middle/high school, weight standards. Hence, just as we use grades and standardized testing (in some states) to determine whether a child moves on from the 6th grade to 7th grade, so we need to start incorporating weight standards as part of the criteria as well. That means if Johnny is 50 lbs overweight, he doesn't pass or graduate.

[rageragelove]

just what johnny needs. another reason to feel insecure about himself.

[alphacause]

That is precisely what Johnny needs. Apparently, the politically correct self-esteem movement has done nothing to help engender weight loss in kids. In fact, I would surmise it has allowed many kids to become complacent. I can't count the number of times that hurt feelings or having an uncomfortable encounter has elicited a positive change in me. Sometimes what is need for people to get out of dire circumstances is tough love.

[rageragelove]

how about creating a program in grade school where each child learns about healthy eating and the parents are required to get involved and do homework together, go for a family walk or make a recipe provided on one of the papers sent home. it makes a lot more sense to make healthy eating fun and delicious than to have people think that healthy food tastes bad or is boring.

[alphacause]

Healthy eating programs are great, and I am all for them. But most parents won't follow a plan with their kids if there isn't a palpable consequence for failure. That is where my suggestion comes in. Consequences that can have an IMMEDIATE effect on their childs future will impel the parent to action. The problem here isnt a lack of knowledge. Almost everybody, unless they have been living under a rock, knows that obesity is a problem with severe ramifications. The problem here is motivation.

[rageragelove]

And i went into the grocery store last week and as i was walking down the aisle i saw a 300 pound woman with her very severly overweight daughter standing right beside her. they didnt have a cart, but the mom was holding a box of doughnuts in her hand and they were headed for the register. kids learn bad habits from their PARENTS. and even if the child does want to lose weight it's not a matter of being lazy. it's a matter of not having family support or the knowledge of how to eat healthfully.

[alphacause]

Of course bad dietary habits of children are the result of bad dietary habits being practiced at home. However, most parents rarely see an IMMEDIATE consequence to these poor dietary practices at home; hence the behavior persists. However, if a child's academic success were put in jeopardy due to their weight, as I have suggested, then even the normally complacent parent might think twice before giving her child the box of donuts. This might be the motivation that parents need.

[rageragelove]

okay, i see where you're going. but the program i talked about could easily be graded and make it onto their report card. and yes, everyone knows obesity is a problem but some people don't realize what's heathly and what's not - in regards to some gray area foods. cesear dressing? pancakes? cheese? alot of people serious overestimate what the correction portion size is and how many calories, etc. that's what i'm saying we should teach our kids and their parents.

[haj890]

r u stalking me

[alphacause]

The obesity epidemic among children is so out of hand, that I would say of all issues that threaten the future of this nation, the rapidly growing obesity problem of our youth will be the one culprit that, more than any other problem, will likely break this country in the future more so than terrorism, the deficit, global warming, or the machinations of foreign governments. The problem is so extreme, that I would propose a radical solution. (see in next post)

[wisdom4iran]

Mr Hossian Obama want to talk to Islamic Republic in Iran I refer him to UN Human Right record and other organisations about Human Right in Iran shame on him and any body agree with him in this regard talking to Islamic republic = giving them platform to do more killing

[childhoodobesitystat]

Obesisty is becoming a serious problem all over the world. We are killing our kids with food!!

[pokerstaaars]

People used to think smoking was bad (which it is) but obesity and it's ailments is going to be equally as bad, if it worse in my opinion.

[MichaelANP]

Obama said the same thing everyone already knows. Hes speaking to doctors and nurses. Hes preaching to the choir, and praising his own state for their PE program - and yet he doesn't even know what states do and don't require it. "Required" or not, I know kansas still has PE until High School.

[seecaylynrunn]

i can't vote yet, but i would vote for the candidate who promotes the notion of fixing the american obesity. please america, eat healthier and excercise with friends to be motivated! if you stopped a sport and you are nervous to go back, don't worry! go back with a friend and they will support you! you have nothing to lose except the weight!

[MrBennetzen]

Are you an idiot?

[Gr33nBlaze360]

one thing america needs to stop is cut down on fried foods because that just adds fat and cholesterol if you want chicken eat it grilled or boiled,fried foods play a pretty big roll in obesity.

[ubustang]

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP DOES NOT MAKE YOU FAT. EATING TO MUCH CORN SYRUP (To much of anything for that matter) OVER YOUR DAILY CALORIE METABOLISM IS WHAT MAKES YOU FAT. STOP BLAMING FOOD, AND START BLAMING OUR UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES.

[tenten2twenty]

High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) does not make you fat. That's true. But what it does, as a chemical, is two fold: it enhances your body's ability to store fat--for hours after you eat--which at the same time, it retards your body's ability to store fat. And this compounds the more you eat of it. HFCS also does a lot of other really bad things to your body. But it's a super fat promoter and it is in everything. Things you wouldn't even think: hamburger buns, spaghetti sauce, mustard...

[tenten2twenty]

I meant, it retards our body's ability to burn fat, in the second sentence. It impedes it.

[MrBennetzen]

Dawg, I hate to tell you this but, everyone is at fault even myself for not taking this problem seriously. What we as a nation need to do is take diet and exercise very seriously with our kids. Not to mention kicking the junk food out of our schools and requiring all students to take PE classes and increase it to five days a week for at least two hours. If you care about the children write to your school districts and your congressmen and get your voice heard. Can you guys do that?

[funnyhaha07]

I would like for him to address the issue of Narcissim, a subject he should be familiar with since he is a Narcissist!

[LovelyMustara]

obama get some rest

[brunogriffin]

Ouch! That poor man. He looks soo tired. I really feel for him. It must be hell to be constantly campaigning day and night, day and night, day and night.

[xithbaby]

Did he really even give an answer to this question? it sounded to me like he was pulling a "uh.. uh.. So, what about them dodgers?" Like bush does all of the time.

[puppymouth]

Now he's a medical expert, too? I guess the only title left besides President is "Indian Chief". Can you please leave my family alone? I can parent without any help from you, your middle-America hating wife, and your fringe religous advisors. BTW: smok'em if u got 'em

[Snicker75]

He could give a shit less.

[scooterbooterscott]

Obama is so fat...

I wish he would go on a freakin' diet

[theaznfishy]

They should address the issue of his fat head. Maybe they can find a remedy for that. OHHH NO HE DIDNT SNAP SNAP.

[mpindi]

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Can't believe this!!!

[MidniteXIII]

what does he mean Illinois is the only state that requires phys. ed.?

[andrewviptube]

Obama you are the looser!!! Unexperience president hopeful!!! America do not wants Obama going after Osama!!! Dont trust him he not even christian!!! Played dirty on his fliers!!!

[squirrelfight12]

jeez andrew, do you want another bush or do you just dont like having presidents that are smarter then you

[skittles2590]

beware of Mike Gravel, even though he is old, he supports what most of us belive in more than the big name players in this campaign. My Vote is to Gravel, no disrespect to Obama and Clinton

[morpheus2k2]

Obama has won many endorsements across the US,won 11 races and as of yesterday Feb 22 from AP:Superdelegates jump to Obama. All Hail to the chief. McCain is too old and isn't offering anything except for more of the same (bush)and he's too damn old, and hillary well..she's bring bill back and the country wants something new..change!!

[squ1zzer]

Obama supporter why don't you go to website "Freedoms Enemies" and educate yourselves before it is too late.

[regi6500]

Get a life

[brianbrutality]

he's such a jew. he sucks at talking, his ideas and facts are obvious. seriously consider other candidates than obama and hillary this year, i beg of you.

[regi6500]

Yeah.... so i guess Bush and McCain should be speakers of the year? Bush: "Wheres Mandela... he's dead"

[lrn2wlk4life]

he didnt say anything about how he was a chubby kid back in the day

[djdskate]

Beacause that has nothing to do with what he was talking about...

[acivilcampaign]

LOL and obviously he got Phys Ed.

[mattg177]

He Talks About Eating Junk He IS Junk Who Is He that He can Just come And TAke Away Centuries Of Tradition This Guys A Loser Period Go Mccain!