Result: Heavy weight problem What are you saying

Obesity as the number one public enemy. Doctors speak of a "terrible alarming problem". The latest figures do not lie. Half of the population is overweight, 13% is seriously dangerous and at least 100,000 people are suffering from "morbid obesity" with all the health problems. Many have seen the Netherlands become thicker and thicker in recent years. "Every spring, I'm shocked when the coats come out and everything becomes visible again in full glory," says one.

The medical world is right to call it, 82% of the participants in the theorem. "Everyone knows, but nothing happens, maybe more people will die of excess weight than hunger, it would be horrible."

"It is also very easy for us to become fat and stay, "writes one voter. "On the other hand, you do not have to eat that kibble, is not it?"

Naturally, the nuance applies: no one deliberately pursues an extremely fat body. "You always have simplists who think it's still his fault, but there are also people who have an inherited disease or in whom the thyroid gland is the culprit." Responses to the statement are sometimes violent: "I'm furious, a stupid stupidity!"

"The real problem is that lean men often think of great human beings as" their own guilt, big bump, "says someone. One, you will get fat from a lot of drugs. So do not judge too fast. "

Supporters think differently:" People with a lot of excess weight do not pay much attention to any advice. Until it is too late.

According to 81% of respondents, the food industry is (partly) guilty of the problem. "All our food is filled with sugar and the healthy food is often too expensive." And: "As there are prepared dishes, it's wrong. In this hectic time, it often takes too much time to prepare good food and people often opt for the quick bite. "

Better information helps." Make people more aware of the importance of cooking. Do not use any packages and bags, "writes someone else." You do not have to have a washboard, "says another." But walk for half an hour every day and eat less, it's better. "And:" Eat to live, not live to eat. "Voters worry about rising health care costs." No expensive treatment for vreters , smokers and drug addicts, "this seems heartless.Some also see benefits:" People too fat do not age, so less AOW and pension. "

"Speaker on foods that are for sale", someone found. "Allow less sugar and carbs." These products ensure that you are hungry all the time. "Another suggestion:" Just like tobacco, put plates on foods that are bad for you. "Government needs to find solutions with 57%. "Parents who overload children with sweets and junk food.We need to pay attention to that." Some people feel the state of mind: "The cabinet will impose a big tax …" [19659010] Every day at lunch the most important news of your inbox?