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Kellie Glass RD, LDof KY7:29PM September 22, 2009
I understand the need to report on this but to be honest, I was raised with the impression that 'everything' causes cancer and eventually 'everything' will kill you.
Most people i know now have the oh well approch on life, The only person that can't seem to die is magic johnson, that guy has been alive for like 20 years with aids so i guess money really does help with health.
I can tellyou one thing, that 7.9% probally has a higher standard of living, when your poor those Healthy choices are not a option.
you want to know why america is fat, because double cheese burgers cost 0.99 while a salad starts at 3.99, the choice is not hard, if you want to be able to engage in other unhealthy habbits you have to save some where and usually thats food.
Eating healthy costs money and when you have bills and dont make squat you can't afford to eat healthy.
Healthy food doesn't stay good as long either, all the preservatives and artificial flavors keep those bad foods good longer than your average health food.
James Vof TX9:44AM September 15, 2009
If people turned to vegetarian fare, even for just three more meals a week than is the current standard, much of this could be reversed.
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Kellie Glass RD, LD of KY 7:29PM September 22, 2009
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