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Coke Didn't Make America Fat
The Wall Street Journal ^ | 10-07-09 | MUHTAR KENT

Posted on 10/08/2009 6:15:17 AM PDT by GOP_Lady

Americans need more exercise, not another tax.

Obesity is a complex issue, and addressing it is important for all Americans. We at the Coca-Cola company are committed to working with government and health organizations to implement effective solutions to address this problem.

But a number of public-health advocates have already come up with what they think is the solution: heavy taxes on some routine foods and beverages that they have decided are high in calories. The taxes, the advocates acknowledge, are intended to limit consumption of targeted foods and help you to accept the diet that they have determined is best.

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TOPICS: Editorial; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cocacola; coke; nanny; nannystate; obesity; tax
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To: Just A Nobody
You LIE!

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I could go on, but an obese person's weakness is linked to his appetite. That's why the only 'cures' involve suppressing the appetite through pills, or placing a band on their stomach to make them feel 'full' with very small portions. Remove the appetite issue, and people will loose the weight.

81 posted on 10/08/2009 6:52:54 AM PDT by Hodar (Who needs laws .... when this "feels" so right?)
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To: squarebarb

This is kinda heavier than I like them, but I'd hit it.

82 posted on 10/08/2009 6:53:18 AM PDT by Lazamataz (DEFINITION: rac-ist (rA'sis't) 1. Anyone who disagrees with a liberal about any topic.)
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To: GOP_Lady
"Instead, business and government should come together to help encourage greater physical activity and sensible eating and drinking, while allowing Americans to enjoy the simple pleasure of a Coca-Cola."

I do not support a pop tax; folks should have the freedom to pick their poison, but a couple "simple pleasure[s]" of a Coca-Cola include:

- Nasty chronic vaginal yeast infections which cause intense cravings for sugar intake which up the yeast even more ... vicious ugly cycle.

- Rotten teeth, which are expensive to fix, not pleasing to look at, and when you get old, out they go.


Also kids tend to be less cranky when they stay away from pop which causes sugar surges and falls. Once my already over-active son had a Big Gulp at a party, and no kidding, we were pulled over by the police; they thought he was on drugs. So why have a Coke, when you can have fresh organic lemon squeezed in bottled water with a couple drops of cayenne pepper? mmmmm mmmmm mmmmm
83 posted on 10/08/2009 6:53:41 AM PDT by mlizzy ("It is impossible to walk rapidly and be unhappy" --Mother Teresa of Calcutta.)
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To: paulycy

This girl is a real fat-a&& but I might throw her a mercy hit.

84 posted on 10/08/2009 6:54:27 AM PDT by Lazamataz (DEFINITION: rac-ist (rA'sis't) 1. Anyone who disagrees with a liberal about any topic.)
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To: fooman

For some people, perhaps. Since July I have been walking in the mornings, I’m up to 2 miles (not much but you have to understand how out of shape I was to appreciate it). I am not particularly energized (perhaps that will come) AND I still dont’ sleep well.
I think it’s important to remember that everyone is different and while there are basic principals, not everyone responds the same way. There are many variables.
I will still continue to walk in the morning anyway, because I just like to get it over with. :)
Oh, and I recall a study (but this was years ago, maybe it has been debunked) that said that exercising on an empty stomach actually caused you burn fewer calories, since your body didn’t know if you were going to get fed or not, and you might need to save that fat for later.


85 posted on 10/08/2009 6:54:37 AM PDT by brytlea (Jesus loves me, this I know.)
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To: csmusaret
P.S.

prodigous- no dictionary results


#77 was posted to you, but somehow it posted to me.

86 posted on 10/08/2009 6:55:56 AM PDT by Just A Nobody ( (Better Dead than RED! NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! Beware the ENEMEDIA))
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To: BigSkyFreeper

Sounds familiar (except the quitting smoking part). When I hit my late 40s it seemed that all of my weight maintaining tricks quit working. Not sure exactly how to proceed, but I”m muddling thru, as I refuse to be the FAT grandma!


87 posted on 10/08/2009 6:56:07 AM PDT by brytlea (Jesus loves me, this I know.)
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To: aruanan

While this is certainly what we are taught (I have a degree in exercise physiology) it doesn’t appear to be the entire story in practice.


88 posted on 10/08/2009 6:57:26 AM PDT by brytlea (Jesus loves me, this I know.)
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To: cweese

If someone did a little digging I’d be willing to bet that the US consumes more corn syrup than anywhere else in the world. I’d also be willing to bet that it has a lot to due with the rising obesity and diabetes rates in the US.

Follow the money. Corn subsidies for agribusiness, fat sick people dependent on high priced pharmaceuticals, surgery etc..

Coke made for the South American market still uses cane sugar.
Some grocery stores carry it in the import or kosher section.


89 posted on 10/08/2009 6:57:35 AM PDT by 2right
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To: brytlea

My Mom did that with my scotch as a kid, it took me years to forgive.


90 posted on 10/08/2009 6:57:50 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim (Live jubtabulously!)
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To: Lazamataz

A concentration camp survivor in an expensive bedsheet.


91 posted on 10/08/2009 6:58:07 AM PDT by paulycy (Screw the RACErs)
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To: 2right

We can get the sugar cane Coke at Costco here in NM. Good stuff.


92 posted on 10/08/2009 6:58:50 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim (Live jubtabulously!)
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To: brytlea

I believe I inherited my dad’s genes in the metabolism department, and if all goes according to plan, I don’t think I will gain much more weight from here on out, with almost exactly one year to the big Four-Oh-My-God!! :)


93 posted on 10/08/2009 6:59:23 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper ("The Community Organizer better stop bitching that the community is organizing." - Rush Limbaugh)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

They sell the cane sugar Coke and Pepsi here in Montana.


94 posted on 10/08/2009 7:00:16 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper ("The Community Organizer better stop bitching that the community is organizing." - Rush Limbaugh)
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To: 2right

I have wondered about the corn syrup connection myself.


96 posted on 10/08/2009 7:01:30 AM PDT by brytlea (Jesus loves me, this I know.)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

How mean of her!


97 posted on 10/08/2009 7:01:54 AM PDT by brytlea (Jesus loves me, this I know.)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

Oh you are a baby! I turned 52 this year, and I didn’t realize until then that my 40s were my best years! Enjoy them.


98 posted on 10/08/2009 7:03:01 AM PDT by brytlea (Jesus loves me, this I know.)
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To: ravingnutter

There are medical conditions and.... No doubt you are right, but Coke didn’t cause your problem either.


99 posted on 10/08/2009 7:03:47 AM PDT by csmusaret (Obama. The master of Jack and Squat)
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To: Hodar
I could go on

Don't waste your time! Everyone is different. Body types are different. Thyroids operate differently in different people. Metabolisms are different and function differently in different people.

To make a sweeping statement such as you did; a fat person is ALWAYS hungry -- is simply, factually incorrect.

The bottom line:
Another person's weight is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, nor is it the BUSINESS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

100 posted on 10/08/2009 7:04:44 AM PDT by Just A Nobody ( (Better Dead than RED! NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! Beware the ENEMEDIA))
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