Click the jump to see what Doctors in NYC are now allowed to prescribe because of obesity!
The Harlem Hospital and the Lincoln Medical Center had both adopted a program from Connecticut where they will begin to prescribe fruits and vegetables to low-income families. The doctors will give out “Health Bucks” to 70 different families that can be used at farmers markets all over the city. They believe that this and exercise will lead to a healthier New York City and lessen the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer in low-income families! Wow!
Via CBSNews
