Kenneth Thorpe, Chair of Department of Health Policy & Management at Emory University’s School of Public Health states on The Huffington Post that if Congress wishes to control costs in health-care, they must put the obesity epidemic at the top of the agenda.
the US is expected to spend $344 billion on healthcare costs attributed to obesity in 2018.
Yes, but only if we assume overweight = unhealthy.
new national media study among 602 Americans reveals that 68% feel that there should not be a tax placed on foods higher in fat.
The study was conducted by HCD Research using its MediaCurves.com® website during July 30-31, to obtain viewers’ perceptions of a video discussion of whether a tax should be placed on fattening foods, and whether obese individuals should pay higher insurance costs.
The study also revealed that 76% of viewers feel that the rise in medical costs has been moderately or highly impacted by the increase in obesity and obesity-related conditions. Only 3% of viewers feel that the increase in obesity rates has not affected the rise in medical costs. While 48% of viewers think obese individuals should pay higher insurance premiums, 52% disagree with this concept.
OOTD #3 (via astryd)
On Friday I had a long class then headed straight to the Pomplamoose show in San Francisco. I knew there would be no chance for pictures if I didn’t take one in the bathroom mirror at school.
Top - Old Navy Cardigan - Old Navy, via Fatshionista Skirt - Taillissime Navy Tights - Avenue Shoes - Cloudwalkers via Fatshionista (probably first and last time to wear them, too big!) Belt - Ebay Ring - Torrid Bracelet - Birthday gift
New Slippers (via patia)
For Fatshionista:
Cowboy boot slippers - eBay Black velvet jammies - forgot Red sweatshirt - Walmart
Sorry, I don’t know any of the brands.
Copyright 2009 Patia Stephens
earth tones (via carlene4biggirl)
Skirt: Secondhand from Saver’s Tee: L.A. Made Harness: Norwegianwood via etsy Shoes: Chloe (yoox.com)
Tennis anyone? (via bloomie)
Tennis dress of 80’s awesomeness is thrifted. Leggings are Danskin Sandals are Primark Cardi is Anthropologie via Jamie Belt is New Look Earrings are Topshop Hair piece was purchased at a street fair
(via usydwomenscollective)
This is a classic setup for failure, obsessive dieting, skewed body image views, and warped ideas about healthy choices. Why are we providing 10-15 year old girls with a dieting playbook? Why are we insisting that they fit into the bikini-body mold?
Welcome to Positive Body Image - A Weight off My Mind.
As you explore this journal, it is hoped that you will start to think differently about yourself and your body. All of us have body image. Some of us have more positive body image than others and some of us need help to improve our body image. Both males and females have body image. This journal is designed for females. A Weight off My Mind is a travel log for the mind. Through activities, reading the stories of others and spending time jotting down your thoughts and ideas, you may start to see more clearly where you want to go. A Weight off My Mind can’t teach you to have a positive body image. Instead it suggests some starting points from which you can design your own journey, and shares the journeys other people have taken. Taking a weight off your mind is the main goal of this journal. A Weight off My Mind will not be right for everyone. For a different place to start your journey, have a look at the list of contacts and supports at the end of the journal.
happy travels!
Kirsty Mudge
Project Manager/ Author
(via Teen Health)
