Obesity Quotes

A small number of them bear a large part of the responsibility. They are vulnerable to legal action, and if we can change them, we can finally make a dent in the problem of obesity. - John Banzhaf

[Health officials consider this approach to be a novel way to combat the growing problem of childhood obesity.] It is a bus where the students walk and the adults supervise... Instead of driving, they would join an adult and walk. - Dennis McBride

[According to Statistic Canada's findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey, 26 percent of Canadian children and adolescents aged two to 17 were overweight or obese in 2004. Between 1978 and 2004 the obesity rate among 12-17 year olds increased from three percent to nine percent.] Childhood obesity has tripled over the past two decades, ... Obesity is a serious and complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting research that will help find solutions. - Ujjal Dosanjh