Chuck, where do you land on the recent Tony the Tiger vs. federal government obesity debates? – Coo Coo for Cocoa Puffs, Caldwell, Texas
NPR reported last week that junk-food cereal mascots like Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes), Dig 'Em Frog (Sugar Smacks) and Toucan Sam (Froot Loops) might be put on the endangered species list if the government has its way in controlling childhood obesity.
First, I want to commend first lady Michelle Obama in her quest to help the children of our nation eat healthier. As a fitness specialist, I'm genuinely glad that she's got a passion to fight childhood obesity. Her fervor is a characteristic we all should desire.
At the same time, when families turn over their health habits and responsibilities to government control and regulation, I'm leery that we're heading in the right direction.
As President Ronald Reagan once said: "Government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem."
I believe the sooner we quit relinquishing our health and fitness responsibilities to the government, and take control of our own lives, the better off we'll be.
Read more: Michelle Obama's breakfast dictate http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=295709#ixzz1Lg4Y48jS
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