January 25th, 2008 by ThunderDragon
£s for lbs?!
Obese and overweight adults in England could be paid to lose weight under plans being considered by the Government. The new strategy to tackle poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyles includes the suggestion that people should receive financial rewards or shopping vouchers for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
The £372 million strategy reiterates a target set last year to cut the proportion of overweight and obese children by 2020 to levels in 2000. (The Times)
The £372 million strategy reiterates a target set last year to cut the proportion of overweight and obese children by 2020 to levels in 2000. (The Times)
Just ridiculous.
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I’m thinking about joining Weightwatchers next week; I wonder if they’ll pay me.
I need to lose a stone too, how much will the government pay me per pound of weight loss?