The Obesity Epidemic

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DR. DIETZ: Obesity costs this country about $150 billion a year, or almost 10% of the national medical budget. Approximately 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 6 children are obese. [ Monitor beeping ] Obesity is epidemic in the United States today and a major cause of death, attributable to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. [ Flatline ] At its simplest, ob... Read More