Obesity is very difficult to treat. Many people lose weight, but few are able to lose weight and maintain that loss for an extended period of time. When you treat alcohol or substance abuse, you emphasize avoiding alcohol or drugs or situations where they'll be present. You need to deal with food. I was in Switzerland last December, and I did not see the prevalence of obesity in that country.
Obesity is one result of our consumer-oriented society.
I read recently the two most popular vegetables for Americans were iceberg lettuce and french fries. Our quest for convenience is another reason why we're battling the bulge. Families on the run head through the drive-through instead of parking at their own kitchen tables. That's half of your daily allowance and it won't fill you up. You can still make healthy choices at the drive through.