[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 438 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 438

  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that improving 
 men's health through fitness and the reduction of obesity should be a 
                               priority.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 6, 2002

 Mr. Toomey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that improving 
 men's health through fitness and the reduction of obesity should be a 
                               priority.

Whereas the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service has identified obesity 
        as a major health problem;
Whereas 61 percent of adults in the United States are considered overweight or 
        obese, as indicated by a body mass index (the most reliable measure) of 
        25 or greater;
Whereas 300,000 deaths each year in the United States are associated with being 
        overweight or obese;
Whereas the economic cost of obesity in the United States was about $177 billion 
        in 2000;
Whereas being overweight or obese puts people at a greater risk of heart 
        disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke, arthritis, 
        breathing problems, and depression;
Whereas men who are overweight are 50 percent more likely to have erectile 
        dysfunction and men who are obese are 200 percent more likely to have 
        erectile dysfunction;
Whereas fewer than a third of American adults engage in the recommended level of 
        physical activity, which is 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week; and
Whereas the number of overweight and obese children has nearly tripled in the 
        past two decades: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes that being overweight or obese is a major 
        health concern in the United States;
            (2) commends and supports the work of all organizations 
        that are taking steps to combat this health problem;
            (3) urges all governmental, State, and private 
        organizations to do everything in their power to promote a 
        healthy lifestyle; and
            (4) pledges to take proactive steps to intensify its 
        efforts to combat this health problem.
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