Reply #6: Some of the solutions in the article aren't about making new laws.

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Or at least stupid ones, or ones that promote government intrusion or personal irresponsibility.

"I have one patient who was excited to receive the wellness benefit -- six visits with a certified dietitian during the year. Her employer let her take time from work for the first visit, but said subsequent visits would have to be on her time. This same employer allows employees to take time for doctor visits without penalty," she said.

Reclassifying certified, trained dietitians as doctors for insurance purposes would save everybody money in the long run. Government, employers, and employees.

Another good point is One problem is misinformation about weight loss. "Most individuals that present for nutrition counseling have significant amounts of misinformation about food and beverages that prevent them from being successful in weight loss or weight management," Kolasa said.

A public information campaign isn't new law, it's just good public policy.