May 30, 2007
N.J. Fitness Czar Comes Too Late For Tony Soprano
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But Health Commish Fred Jacobs said the move was recommended by a state panel that studied obesity. Apparently, the new fitness czar is going to tell kids to eat better and exercise more. Then the kids are going to see about 45 ads on TV for Xbox 360 and sugary cereals and continue to eat on the couch.
He also wants to do this:
Jacobs is also considering a call to include a child’s body mass index ("BMI") number on his or her report card, but he admits there would be legal, social, and privacy concerns to address first.
Yeah, I am sure that is going to go over real well.
NJ Health Commissioner Forms State Fitness Office [KYW 1060]
Posted by D-Mac on May 30, 2007 12:46 PM
Posted to Fat People
, New Jersey
, Sopranos
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