In fact, it appears to be getting worse. I have a feeling the real situation may be even worse. So yes, I think this is a serious problem, and it seems to be correlated with chronic diseases. She explains that it is not known whether the cause is physical inactivity or excessive eating. It seems both are involved.
Obesity robs the health of people.
There's no doubt about that. It's associated with so many diseases. We have to take an approach like we did with smoking. Reimbursement by managed care organizations for nutritional counseling is one positive step, she says, as well as offering lower-priced, smaller portions in restaurants. People tend to eat more and richer foods.