Meeting weight standards has been an issue. What are your thoughts on the selection of unhealthy fast food restaurants located onpost?

2014-04-02T11:37:00-04:00

Should healthy fast food be more accessible?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2014 11:41 AM

2014-04-02T11:41:53-04:00

People should have the discipline to eat healthy. Some people can eat Mcdonalds three times a day and their metabolism will take care of it. Other can eat there once a month and struggle for a month to get that weight off. Don't punish the masses for the undisciplined acts of a few.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2014 11:54 AM

2014-04-02T11:54:23-04:00

First its an individual effort. They know to stay away from it. Second, I think its America not the fast food on post. You can buy a value meal much cheaper than a healthy salad. I can buy a bag of chips cheaper than a banana and a water.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2014 11:57 AM

2014-04-02T11:57:02-04:00

Healthy food is accessible, going to the fast food joint is an individual choice (which I myself do quite often too, just have to pay afterwards by working out harder)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 11:45 AM

2015-03-25T11:45:17-04:00

SFC Private RallyPoint Member my view is if the military wants to be honest with itself, it could do a better job of promoting healthy eating. I understand that the average PVT Snuffy wants his cheeseburger and it's a personal decision, but there is a hypocrisy in saying we need to be healthy and then allowing Taco Bell, Burger King, etc.. on post instead of healthier options. There is also the argument that those restaurants serve not only the Soldiers but the civilians and family members who are not held to the same health standards as Soldiers.
I do agree, healthy food should be more accessible (and cheaper!) than the junk food that is available.