Pro-multi-factorial nature: Grants allow communities to create programs that are both diet and nutrition-related (Raskin 2010).

Con: Small grants for community programs cannot address major structural problems, such as too many fast food establishments within walking distances of schools or a lack of places for children to play safely (Raskin 2010).

H.R. 3092: Pro-feasibility: It is more cost-effective to treat an individual for obesity early on, than to treat the individual for diabetes, heart disease, or other serious complications that can occur later in his or her life (Luhby 2010).

Con: Medicaid programs may experience cuts in the future, due to spiraling costs. Adding to the program's mandates may not be feasible (Luhby 2010).

Pro-enforceability: Many individuals may want to lose weight for health reasons, but lack the knowledge about proper nutrition to do so (Raskin 2010).

Con: Simply because individuals possess nutritional knowledge and receive counseling does not mean they have the economic ability to purchase healthy food or the psychological support to make major lifestyle changes (NY Farmer's Market, 2010, Official Website)

Pro-multi-factorial:...

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H.R. 3144 Gov Track U.S.. Retrieved October 7, 2010 at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3144

Luhby, Tom. (2010).Soaring Medicaid costs could bust state budgets. CNN.

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Raskin, Hanna. (2010). Did Jamie really shape up the town? CNN. Retrieved October 7, 2010 at http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/03/18/jamie.oliver.fattest.town/index.html