Oh big of a corporate sellout do you have to be...
to hold up the UN in trying to fight a global epidemic?
Obesity.
Despite all the science that says too much sugar is bad for you... the White House wants to have it reworded.
It's a health awareness program!
U.S. Stalls U.N. Plan to Fight Obesity
Tue January 20, 2004 03:06 PM ET
(Page 1 of 2)
By Stephanie Nebehay
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States, where two-thirds of adults are overweight, succeeded Tuesday in stalling a global plan to fight an obesity epidemic.
The World Health Organization executive had hoped to approve the plan to promote healthy food and lifestyles, drawn up with the help of member states, nutritional experts and the food industry, at the end of a debate Tuesday.
But the United States, backed up by its powerful food industry, has questioned findings on which the U.N. agency's plan is based and called for more study.
The draft Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health warns that poor diets and lack of exercise are the leading causes of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. These account for nearly 60 percent of 56.5 million deaths a year deemed preventable.
It recommends a lower intake of sugar, sodium and artery-clogging trans-fatty acids and suggests governments set taxation and subsidy policies to promote healthy eating habits.
The WHO delayed deciding whether to approve the plan until the end of February to allow for changes to the text.
Diplomats said U.S. opposition reflected pressure by its domestic food lobby, especially the sugar industry.
William Steiger, head of the U.S. delegation, called the plan a "good first step," but said it put too much of the burden for diet reform on states and not enough on individuals.
"Government-imposed solutions are not always appropriate," he said. "People need to be empowered to take responsibility for their health."
(((((( HERE"S THE DOOZIE))))))))))
The United States has disputed experts' assertions that heavy marketing of high-calorie foods and advertising junk food on children's television contributes to obesity.
Worldwide, 1.1 billion adults and 22 million children under age five are obese, according to the World Heart Federation. ÊÊ
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http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...toryID=4170227
Obesity.
Despite all the science that says too much sugar is bad for you... the White House wants to have it reworded.
It's a health awareness program!
U.S. Stalls U.N. Plan to Fight Obesity
Tue January 20, 2004 03:06 PM ET
(Page 1 of 2)
By Stephanie Nebehay
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States, where two-thirds of adults are overweight, succeeded Tuesday in stalling a global plan to fight an obesity epidemic.
The World Health Organization executive had hoped to approve the plan to promote healthy food and lifestyles, drawn up with the help of member states, nutritional experts and the food industry, at the end of a debate Tuesday.
But the United States, backed up by its powerful food industry, has questioned findings on which the U.N. agency's plan is based and called for more study.
The draft Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health warns that poor diets and lack of exercise are the leading causes of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. These account for nearly 60 percent of 56.5 million deaths a year deemed preventable.
It recommends a lower intake of sugar, sodium and artery-clogging trans-fatty acids and suggests governments set taxation and subsidy policies to promote healthy eating habits.
The WHO delayed deciding whether to approve the plan until the end of February to allow for changes to the text.
Diplomats said U.S. opposition reflected pressure by its domestic food lobby, especially the sugar industry.
William Steiger, head of the U.S. delegation, called the plan a "good first step," but said it put too much of the burden for diet reform on states and not enough on individuals.
"Government-imposed solutions are not always appropriate," he said. "People need to be empowered to take responsibility for their health."
(((((( HERE"S THE DOOZIE))))))))))
The United States has disputed experts' assertions that heavy marketing of high-calorie foods and advertising junk food on children's television contributes to obesity.
Worldwide, 1.1 billion adults and 22 million children under age five are obese, according to the World Heart Federation. ÊÊ
Continued ... Ê
http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...toryID=4170227
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