Disney's Mickey Mouse to promote Nutrition as a Focus on Children Obesity

This week, Disney announced that they will restrict junk food ads on child-focused television channels, radio stations and websites. First Lady Michelle Obama called this a major step by Disney. Mickey Mouse will try to reduce sodium and sugar in Cereals, soda and snacks for children.

Obesity is increasing healthcare costs and if not controlled quickly, could affect quality of life.

I see lot of patients and know that obese people tend to suffer more. I want to help them and others. I offer free weight-loss seminars.

A Delnor surgeon once called me to assist him in colon surgery for an overweight person. It took us lot of extra time.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing a tax or ban on big soda size in New York City.

What do you think? What should we do—or not do?