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I think health promotion must be reflected by practical means such as universal health care,  fed/state funding only organic agriculture and livestock, prohibiting air, water, industrial and energy pollution.

Only flavorful nutritional foods and drinks should provided in schools, along with ample time to eat, or schedules broken into multiple eating opportunities throughout the day. Culinary classes (teaching nutrition) can be taught as early as grade school. I liked the idea one caller mentioned regarding government programs such as food stamps  incentivizing healthy foods.

I believe universal healthcare relieves detrimental stressors by allowing individuals and families to address problems early with the guidance of health professionals.

Pharmaceuticals and their side effects should be used in a highly discriminatory manner and regulated for lowest or non negative impact. Regulation for recreational drugs would ban such products as methamphetamine.

I think society/gov't can promote good health at the most basic levels while educating about lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking.

Urban development should incorporate walking, running, and human energy-based travel.

This could all be great fun!

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