In addition to discussing political issues the last class looked at the problems and costs of hospitals servicing the needs of grossly obese patients. Bendigo Hospital recently completed a new wing to house such patients. Chairs, beds, shower areas, all have to be bigger and stronger and the costs are often three times that of normal (already costly) hospital equipment. We discussed and reflected on how our local hospital will fund and cope with the expected surge in such patients and how preventative action is stymied by the constant advertising of junk foods.
We returned to the issue of food labelling, which seems to be used to disguise rather than inform about the amount of salt and sugar contained in many of our purchases. We also talked about income and education perhaps helping people to follow a healthier lifestyle.
U3A tries to stress healthy minds and bodies in its offerings.
We returned to the issue of food labelling, which seems to be used to disguise rather than inform about the amount of salt and sugar contained in many of our purchases. We also talked about income and education perhaps helping people to follow a healthier lifestyle.
U3A tries to stress healthy minds and bodies in its offerings.
