Irony is this statement from the Surgeon General herself!
“Americans will be more likely to change their behavior if they have a meaningful reward—something more than just reaching a certain weight or dress size. The real reward is invigorating, energizing, joyous health. It is a level of health that allows people to embrace each day and live their lives to the fullest without disease or disability.
- VADM Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., Surgeon General
Press Release
Fact Sheet
The Surgeon Generals Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation (PDF - 725 KB)
VADM
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/
Benjamin practiced medicine not ten miles from my house, see here:
Bayou La Batre's Dr. Regina Benjamin wins MacArthur 'genius award'
This is where the 'Bubba Gump' shrimp scenes were filmed for the movie 'Forrest Gump', Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
It was devistated by Katrina.