Is NYC Mayor Bloomberg a Nanny?
I’m sure you’ve all heard of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on sugary drink servings larger than 16 oz. The image at the left is the beverage industry’s response. And the industry’s not alone: I’ve seen a fair number of public denunciations across the political spectrum. The consensus seems to be that this is “nanny statism” at its absolute worst. Pardon me…...
1 in 3 Homeless is Obese
This article on CNN’s “The Chart” discusses a recent study on the prevalence of obesity amongst the homeless. While the popularized image of a homeless individual is one of skin and bones, a new study shows the reality is not so. One in three (32.3%) homeless individuals in the United States is obese, highlighting a hunger-obesity paradox. The paradox is that hunger and obesity can exist in the same person. And...
Metabolically Healthy Obesity Not Associated with Higher CVD Risk
In my review of Part 1 of “The Weight of the Nation,” I raised a subject not discussed in the documentary: the existence of metabolically healthy obese people. Now that I’ve seen the entire documentary, I’m still somewhat unsatisfied with the writers’/producers’ “black/white” view of obesity: if your BMI is >30, you’re a ticking time bomb. Your increased risk for diabetes and/or...
“The Weight of the Nation” – Part 4
IMHO, Part 4 of “The Weight of the Nation,” was the best episode of the series. It did a great job of examining the “big picture” contributors to obesity/obesity-related ills introduced in Part 1. These were: the mismatch between our genetics and current, industrial environment; the impact of poverty on people’s food choices and physical activity; how our toxic food environment is nurtured and promoted by...
“The Weight of the Nation” – Part 3
I finally got the chance to view Part 3 of “The Weight of the Nation”… well, most of Part 3. I missed the last 10 minutes when my server connection froze. After multiple attempts to reconnect, I decided to hang it up – I think I saw enough of it to render an opinion, anyway. 😉 Ok, like Parts 1 and 2, it was good… in much the same ways (i.e., solid production values, sympathetic subjects, authoritative...
Sketchers On the Hook for $40 Million in Consumer Refunds
Ha-ha-ha-ha! The Federal Trade Commission announced that Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles. Besides Shape-ups, Skechers also made deceptive claims about its Resistance Runner, Toners, and Tone-ups shoes, the FTC alleged....
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