United States national security threat not only terrorism but also associated with obesity problems experienced by most teenagers domestic U.S. today. Said former chief of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.In his commentary in the Washington Post newspaper Saturday (May 1), retired General John Shalikashvili and Hugh Shelton said that "The level of obesity among young people threatens people's health throughout the U.S. and the future strength of our military," Because the cadet candidates can be disqualified at the military recruitment process for problem of obesity than other medical factors.
Therefore, the two generals urged Congress to make laws to ensure better nutrition in schools and offers kids get vegetables, fruits and grains more and reduce the sugar content foods, high sodium and fat. "We treat obesity as a serious problem from the perspective of national security, and now more than 130 retired military officers to join the program" Mission: Readiness "Congress passed legislation to require child nutrition. A study last March, the United States warned the children became very fat in risk youth died at a young age than children of normal weight and it is feared they could suffer from the disease when the new parents in their 20s.
Therefore, the two generals urged Congress to make laws to ensure better nutrition in schools and offers kids get vegetables, fruits and grains more and reduce the sugar content foods, high sodium and fat. "We treat obesity as a serious problem from the perspective of national security, and now more than 130 retired military officers to join the program" Mission: Readiness "Congress passed legislation to require child nutrition. A study last March, the United States warned the children became very fat in risk youth died at a young age than children of normal weight and it is feared they could suffer from the disease when the new parents in their 20s.
