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Burger King lowers sodium in kids meals

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27802742/

This article talks about how Burger King is attempting to offer healthier options with lower sodium to keep up with the health fad.  This is definately a good thing for kids because like it says in the article; high sodium diets in kids can cause heart problems and obesity in adulthood.

will the economy make us fat?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27426596/

 

i found this article about how budgets are now getting tighter will cause obesity rates to rise.  Because the refined sugars and grains are cheaper instead of healthier options.   When the budgets get tight the average person will soon stick to the unhealthy options.