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Being overweight in Japan is Illegal

The health care police have set a maximum waist size. They have determined height and weight.

Citizens who exceed defined limits will undergo counseling. There will be required check-ups as well as special diet plans. Companies which do not reduce a percentage of over weights by both 2012 and 2015 will be required to contribute to the country's health plan.

Japan's rate of obesity is only 5% unlike America's 35%. One can only wonder how such a plan will eventually affect us.

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  • YuMin Ye 2 years ago
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    Thanks for sharing. I did not know weight could be made illegal. Good question too. This could affect America.

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  • Jim 2 years ago
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    If such a policy can hurt the American economy one must realize Obama is on his Blackberry with one of his minions with the possibilities to set the 'idea' in motion. No doubt decision time will take longer than anticipated...

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