Perhaps because we live in a society where there is so much emphasis on eating and inactivity. From remote controls to gas-powered leaf blowers, a growing number of things keep us inactive. We're spending more time in front of televisions and computer terminals. And restaurants are serving larger and larger portions. There's food everywhere.
Obesity is a disease.
It increases the risk of a large number of medical problems. Rather than blame overweight people, we need to use data like this to help more people lose weight and keep it off. If you've lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for at least a year, the National Weight Control Registry want you. You'll be sent a series of questionnaires that you can fill out at home. You must be 18 or older.