response: Yes, due to obesity rising among children and the health issues, its issue being a serious public health concern is being recognized.
original_response: There is rising prevalence in obesity children. Sadly I think the answer may be that people were raised into obesity.
history: There is a real issue with obesity in the US.  Right? Yes, obesity in the United States has been increasingly cited as a major health issue. What kind of health issues are there associated with obesity? Well, obesity causes diseases like coronary heart diseases, which can lead to mortality. Wow, that is definitely not good.  What is the best thing someone can do to fight obesity? I'm honestly not sure, although have you heard of The Biggest Loser, Second Chance? It's a reality TV show on NBC. It sounds sort of rude to call them losers and I wouldn't feel comfortable watching it. I wonder if people are realizing how obesity is a problem in the US?
knowledge: Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern.