I propose that grocery stores provide affordable and accessible food for those who are in need of assistance, malnourished, or those who can not afford . There are however, requirements that must be met to receive this service. Since obesity is a rising problem in America, citizens that would like to shop at these grocery stores must weigh in prior to entering the store. Once your weight has been determined, you are awarded points which indicates how much and what food you are allowed to shop for.
If you are underweight than the average American, you will receive the maximum allotted points possible. There will be no restrictions as to what your points can go towards and the choices of food.
If you are overweight than the average American, you will receive a certain number of allotted points depending on your weight. For example, if you are 50 lbs over weight, you will receive only 60 points and if you are 30 lbs over weight you will receive only 40 points. In reality, the more you weigh the less points you get to go towards your food. Also, your points will be broken down into the food pyramid which will dictate what you have to put your points towards. You can not transfer your points to the different parts of your food pyramid.
I do not think that is such a bad plan...as long as the people that are overweight are getting access to good food like organic veggies and food that is not over processed than hey, Im not sure I see a problem.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Aaron, it wouldn't be a bad idea as long as the obese people are able to buy the foods that are good for them so that they can lose some of that weight. The only thing is that they might end up wasting some of the heathy food too.
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