Kids have their own ideas about how to solve the obesity epidemic. 60 finalists in this years' Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition were asked to brainstorm solutions to the obesity problem, and came up with some creative ideas. Among them:
- A "shock and awe campaign" spelling out consequences of obesity
- Helping people to fill voids in their lives with a passion or hobby - instead of food
- Mandatory participation in sports for middle and high school students
- Banning fast food outlets
- Genetically manipulating taste buds to prefer healthy foods