We are currently witnessing how wonderfully affordable they have made housing. Soon, they will achieve the same wonderful results with healthcare. NOW, they want to count our calories. Their cup of political good intentions runneth over.
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If adopted, the calorie count requirement would begin Jan. 31, with a 90-day grace period.
Obesity is at an epidemic level in Nashville, with more than 60 percent of residents overweight or obese, Dr. William Paul, the health department's director, told the board.
Even more alarming, the most recent survey shows 13 percent of the city's youths are obese, Paul said.
The same survey showed 35 percent of youths in the state overweight or obese.
Many people don't realize how many calories are in some foods, such as 600 in a large soda, he said.
