$47 Million in grants have been funded by fees paid to Minnesota by doctors, dentists, health plans and other health care providers in effort to make Minnesota healthier and reduce the risk of costly lifestyle (nutrition/exercise) related diseases. The SHIP grants are by far the biggest expense from 2008 legislation and they aim to trim projected health care spending by $1.9 Billion by the year 2015. The average cost for a type II diabetic (loss productivity, medications etc.) will be $13,000 per person. Considering 1 out 3 children are obese this would project to be the most costly generation in the future if changes are not made that emphasize making better lifestyle choices! “Health care costs are now rising at twice the rate as the cost of living!” “What wer’re really tackling with this health-care reform legislation is a new way to help people stay healthier.” Rep. Tom Huntley, DFL. It is very important to know that changes in nutrition and exercise provide LONG term results that lower your risk of developing emotionally and financially devastating diseases. It is a long-term vision that you must embrace and you will see changes with time if you commit yourself every day to leading a healthier life. BE FITT4Life

~ Carolyn Moos
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