Strength, determination, renewal Salmon people are often known for their dependability, wisdom, and strong sense of tradition. Salmon medicine teaches the value of being in tune with the cycles of the earth, skies, and our own bodies.
Doctors and researchers have found that obesity and diabetes are connected. Persons who are obese are at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes (also known as insulin-resistant or adult-onset diabetes), particularly if a close family member is affected with diabetes.
Proponents of a more active government role argue that overweight and obesity result from a complex interplay of behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors, and that the government needs to undertake broad policy initiatives ranging from regulating the food environment and prescribing physical activity and nutrition for children, to supporting urban planning for increased physical activity through transportation and public safety provisions.