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This past week I’ve been reading Lunch Wars: How to Start a School Food Revolution and Win the Battle for Our Childrens Health by Amy Kalafa which is equal parts horrifying and empowering. But more on that Thursday. For now, here is a teaser:
Americans spend $200 billion per year in diet-related health care costs; twice as much per person than any other developed nation. The estimated annual cost of obesity is $123 billion-half of which is paid for by Medicare and Medicaid.
and one more, for good measure. The most upsetting line in the whole book, for me:
Our kids might be the first generation in history on track to lead shorter lives than their parents.
I have so many more I could share! And will! Thursday!
What a fascinating book! Thanks for sharing those quotes. If you get a chance, my teaser is here.
That makes you think doesn't it.
Wow, that's a scary teaser!!
That last teaser is certainly chilling. Great teaser. Please check out my teaser.
Oooh yeah! This book sounds right up my alley. I'm already appalled at the food G receives at daycare! Arrgh!