Obesity in America

Despite the millions spent on obesity research and billions spent on quick weight loss diets, Americans are heavier than ever. In fact, 61 percent of American adults are now overweight, up from 45 percent some 20 years ago. What's more children are following in their parents' heavier footsteps. One out of eight school-aged kids is obese, twice the fraction of two decades ago. And, experts estimate that one in four is overweight. Overweight in this case is defined as having a body mass index (weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) between 25 and 29.9 and obese is defined as having a BMI more than 30...Here you can share your opinion with other people on the Net.