Obesity

        According to the Center for Disease Control, more than one-third of the adults in the United States and approximately 17% of children and adolescents (age 2- 19) are obese. These are frightening statistics. Obviously, obesity related conditions can be serious and costly. 
     My interest in this topic was sparked by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to restrict the sale of 16 oz. sodas and other sugar sweetened drinks.This issue set off a fire storm of debate across the country and in my own house too. Although this New York dilemma has not be resolved, it has put the spotlight back on the fact that Americans are getting fatter. 
    According to USA Today, rising obesity will cost U.S. health care $344 billion a year. This is staggering figure that affects us all. If we have so much information and knowledge about healthy foods, nutrition, and  good eating habits today, why is obesity on the rise?