Combine technology, diet to battle obesity crisis Innovative efforts by America’s medical device and biotech companies to help solve our nation’s crippling obesity problem (“Despite the hype about healthy eating, we’re losing the war on obesity,” (The Hill’s Congress Blog, Sept. 3) are to be lauded. Let’s hope that their determination and discoveries help the many Americans who are suffering the health consequences of what may now be our country’s most entrenched chronic disease. At the same time, let’s not forget that without an intensive and sustained effort to prevent obesity — by changing our culture of unhealthy lifestyles to one that embraces regular physical activity and healthy, wholesome eating habits — we will forever be seeking a cure. Healthy eating is not hype. Coupled with regular exercise and a physically active lifestyle, it is the backbone for maintaining a healthy weight and overall well-being. From Helen Durkin, J.D., executive vice president of Public Policy at the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, Boston thehill/opinion/letters/322573-looking-forward-to-using-obamacare-for-insurance
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:24:08 +0000
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