Topic : Obesity
THE TWENTY-THIRD POUND
My appetite is my shepherd.
I Always Want.
It maketh me to sit down and stuff myself.
It leadeth me to my refrigerator repeatedly.
It leadeth me in the path of
Burger King for a Whopper.
It destroyeth my shape.
Yea, though I knoweth I Gaineth,
I will not Stop Eating,
For the Food Tasteth so Good.
The Ice Cream and Cookies, they comfort me.
When the table is spread for me,
It Exciteth me,
For I knoweth that soon I shall dig in!
As I filleth my plate continuously,
My clothes runneth smaller.
Surely bulges and excess weight shall
Follow me all the days of my life,
And I will be FAT FOREVER.
American Poll
Half of Americans in a recent poll said they or their family members have suffered from depression, 46% considered it a health problem, and 43% saw it as a “sign of personal or emotional weakness,” according to the National Mental Health Association. Other topics measured included alcoholism (seen as a personal weakness by 58% and a health problem by 34%) and obesity (38% deemed it a weakness, 48% a health problem).
Where to go for help? Three choices were allowed. 45% suggested a medical doctor, 60% a mental health professional, but only 20% suggested a church, minister, rabbi, or priest, and just 14% suggested a spouse, relative, or friend.
