Is the Government, for civilians, and the DOD, for the military, truly interested in our eating habits, what we eat, and how much we eat?

2015-11-30T17:34:24-05:00

Look everywhere and the Federal Government is literally invading our eating habits, what we eat, and how much we eat. Reminder: Mayor Bloomberg and his 16-ounce limit on soft drinks in NYC (that was ruled unconstitutional). McD's and restaurants everywhere being required to post nutritional and caloric values. This is happening on posts and bases, and on ship chow lines, everywhere we work and live and go to school. Is it too invasive or is our government REALLY concerned about yours and my individual overall health???

Response by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM made Nov 30 at 2015 5:48 PM

2015-11-30T17:48:54-05:00

A few thoughts:
- It is a documented fact that Americans are getting fatter and out of shape.
- This is quickly becoming a national security issue in that our pool of military eligible personnel is shrinking which affects recruit quality.
- Overall quality of life and health are directly impacted by exercise and eating trends of the population both from a micro and macro perspective.
- I think the government is on solid ground when it educates, informs, and recommends. It is on far less solid ground when it mandates (school lunches or NYC).

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Nov 30 at 2015 6:01 PM

2015-11-30T18:01:56-05:00

i am generally not a fan of more government and its oversight...however.
two things americans don't do well is our physical health and our finances

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 1 at 2015 3:46 AM

2015-12-01T03:46:08-05:00

Mrs Obama sure thinks so... ;)