From NYTimes.com: Japan, Seeking Trim Waists, Measures Millions
Those exceeding government limits — 33.5 inches for men and 35.4 inches for women, which are identical to thresholds established in 2005 for Japan by the International Diabetes Federation as an easy guideline for identifying health risks — and having a weight-related ailment will be given dieting guidance if after three months they do not lose weight. If necessary, those people will be steered toward further re-education after six more months.
“I don’t think the campaign will have any positive effect. Now if you did this in the United States, there would be benefits, since there are many Americans who weigh more than 100 kilograms,” or about 220 pounds, Mr. Ogushi said. “But the Japanese are so slender that they can’t afford to lose weight.”
Ok, two things. One, I love that poster. Two, if any country can pull off state mandated weight loss, it’s Japan. If anyone knows where I can get one of these posters, let me know, I’d love to get one.
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