American Obesity

The article argues that fresh food availability does not remove the importance of personal behavior. The article describes American metabolic disease as driven by both poor food quality and lifestyle patterns. The American food environment and culture are described as mutually reinforcing unhealthy demand and supply. Sedentary behavior, limited walking, large portions, and weak moderation are presented as major contributors to American poor health. The article predicts that obesity among young Americans may produce a large future burden of type 2 diabetes.