With about 30 percent of U.S. adults now obese, treating these conditions is a leading driver of double-digit health care insurance premium hikes.
About 60 million Americans are obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the surge in costs is primarily due to those rising numbers, as opposed to rising treatment costs per patient.
What is it going to take to change the way we live?
What can we do to prevent our children from becoming obese?
I wish that we had a local health food store and restaurant options that were healthier.