singular_me
11th May 2015, 12:46 PM
while others in the world are brought down by starvation
----------------------
America to be brought down by junk food? 69% of youth too fat to fight for the military
Monday 11th May 2015
‘Great nations have often been subject to being brought down by an “enemy within.” In the case of America, that enemy might well prove to be be obesity. If this generation is too fat to fight, who will be there to defend our country in its time of need?
That’s the question posed by a group of retired military personnel who have formed an organization called “Mission: Readiness.” Made up of “more than 500 retired generals, admirals and other senior retired military leaders,” Mission: Readiness is focused on investing in the youth of America to ensure that our nation remains secure and prosperous in the 21st century.’
The Minnesota branch of the organization has prepared a report titled "Too Fat, Frail, and Out-of-Breath to Fight." It contains a critical look at the state of health among young people in America, particularly those living in Minnesota....................
Second, the report urges schools to make sure that children get at least one hour of exercise daily. Less than 25 percent of Minnesota high school students currently get the recommended daily exercise; in the average week, 40 percent of the state's ninth graders get no physical education (PE) at all.
The third recommendation by the organization involves making sure that students continue receiving healthy meals at school. Currently, 94 percent of Minnesota schools are meeting nutritional standards. The report notes that children consume as much as half of their daily calories at school, which means that ensuring school lunches are nutritional is a key factor in promoting health among young people...............
http://www.naturalnews.com/049662_obesity_epidemic_military_service_junk_food .html
----------------------------
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Some former top-ranked military officials say prioritizing gym class and healthier school meals are a matter of national security.
A group of retired generals from Minnesota say 69 percent of the young adults in our state cannot serve in the military due to poor health.
Their organization, called “Mission: Readiness,” is encouraging changes so more people can enlist.
VIDEO
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/04/30/retired-generals-say-kids-today-are-too-fat-to-fight/
-------------------------
REPORT
http://missionreadiness.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/MN-Physical-Activity-Report.pdf
----------------------
America to be brought down by junk food? 69% of youth too fat to fight for the military
Monday 11th May 2015
‘Great nations have often been subject to being brought down by an “enemy within.” In the case of America, that enemy might well prove to be be obesity. If this generation is too fat to fight, who will be there to defend our country in its time of need?
That’s the question posed by a group of retired military personnel who have formed an organization called “Mission: Readiness.” Made up of “more than 500 retired generals, admirals and other senior retired military leaders,” Mission: Readiness is focused on investing in the youth of America to ensure that our nation remains secure and prosperous in the 21st century.’
The Minnesota branch of the organization has prepared a report titled "Too Fat, Frail, and Out-of-Breath to Fight." It contains a critical look at the state of health among young people in America, particularly those living in Minnesota....................
Second, the report urges schools to make sure that children get at least one hour of exercise daily. Less than 25 percent of Minnesota high school students currently get the recommended daily exercise; in the average week, 40 percent of the state's ninth graders get no physical education (PE) at all.
The third recommendation by the organization involves making sure that students continue receiving healthy meals at school. Currently, 94 percent of Minnesota schools are meeting nutritional standards. The report notes that children consume as much as half of their daily calories at school, which means that ensuring school lunches are nutritional is a key factor in promoting health among young people...............
http://www.naturalnews.com/049662_obesity_epidemic_military_service_junk_food .html
----------------------------
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Some former top-ranked military officials say prioritizing gym class and healthier school meals are a matter of national security.
A group of retired generals from Minnesota say 69 percent of the young adults in our state cannot serve in the military due to poor health.
Their organization, called “Mission: Readiness,” is encouraging changes so more people can enlist.
VIDEO
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/04/30/retired-generals-say-kids-today-are-too-fat-to-fight/
-------------------------
REPORT
http://missionreadiness.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/MN-Physical-Activity-Report.pdf