Obama hinted, in an upcoming article with Men’s Health, that he may be open to ’sin tax’ on fizzy drinks to stem obesity – but admitted it would be an uphill battle against corporate and economic interests. This was all in response to our last blog post regarding the soda intake and it’s direct correlation to childhood obesity.

Obama, who said he works out nearly every day in order to clear his head and reduce stress, described himself as “a healthy eater” with low blood pressure.

He keeps a bowl of apples in the Oval Office. “It was our first step toward health reform,” he said.

Two-thirds of American adults are obese or overweight and obesity-related illnesses cost the United States nearly 150 billion dollars a year, health officials were told at the July conference.

At Jumpstart, we encourage water intake and light to moderate exercise. Again, we challenge you to take one bad habit out of your eating regime – maybe this time it’s that second can of soda in a day… who knows… maybe someday soon it will cost you more than just your figure!

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