A new Reuters/Ipsos online poll of 1,143 adults from May 7 to 10 captures some of the prejudicial attitudes. Asked to identify the main cause of the epidemic, 61 percent chose “personal choices about eating and exercising”; 19 percent chose the actions of food manufacturers and the fast-food industry. The poll is accurate to within 3.6 percentage points. Because of the methods used to collect the data, accuracy is measured using a statistical measure called a credibility interval.
Reflecting the belief that the obese have only themselves to blame, 49 percent of respondents favored allowing insurers to charge obese people more for health insurance.
Poll respondents also showed broad support for efforts that target the food industry: 56 percent wanted to limit advertising of unhealthy food or taxing sugared soda, 77 percent were in favor of calorie counts at restaurants and sport arenas. But an all-out ban on fast-food restaurants? America loves its Big Macs: Only 21 percent said yes.
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The Addams Family
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My baby is in a photo contest, being all awesome and artistic. Vote for her by clicking Collect Me up at the top. Just take a look at what she can do and you’ll understand.
This because I don’t have a TV in my room, and I watch movies/TV shows online right before bed.
It’s still my boyfriend’s side of the bed. He’s just on skype with the laptop representing him.
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The mating dance of the wild Tennant
oh look he’s attracted a gorgeous young Piper
Meanwhile in the bush, a lone Barrowman appears, separated from his herd.
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Always be thankful for what you have.
