Is There Any Weight Loss Program Funded by the Government?

As I write this article, there are no known government funded programs geared toward losing weight. That does not mean the government has no interest in the obesity of the general population. As the health care debate rages on in America; more and more we are hearing the mantra of preventative care being strewn across the airwaves of national television. The U.S. government may not have a program that keeps you from getting fat, but they may start penalizing you for being so.

Certain provisions contained in the new health care reform in the United States may actually penalize and charge higher premiums to those who do not meet certain weight conditions. This is all part of the new surge in American consensus on the importance of preventative care. When such care is introduced to the American populace in a responsible and effective manner, it opens the door for tremendous opportunities to save lives and reduce consumer costs. Things like proper diet and the reduction of tobacco use in the have the potential to save more lives and reduce more costs than many surgical procedures.

Clout must also be given to programs that encourage healthy exercise and the importance of well documented dietary supplements. Though dietary supplements have undergone a rocky road in the world of conventional medicine, there are some with proven track records and national recognition. The military has long benefited from such products and all Americans should have access to those that work with national support.

There are no government sponsored programs for weight loss that I know of at this time. That does not mean the ground work is not being laid for such programs and others of its kind. America is not alone in its understanding of the importance of preventative health care, and as more and more jump on the bandwagon, we have the potential for a cultural health revolution. Though things like geographical isolation and poverty may stand in the way, even the most adverse obstacles can be overcome with enough assistance from enough sources.

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