It is common knowledge that eating too much and not exercising enough can lead to obesity and other health complications. We know that we need to eat right and move our bodies in order to live healthy lives. However, if we know how to avoid becoming overweight, why does obesity continue to be such a significant problem in America year after year? The answer to this question varies depending on who you ask, but one thing is for sure: the obesity epidemic is harming Americans in more ways than we can imagine. Without knowledge of the growing epidemic and how to prevent oneself from falling victim to it, it will continue to affect our country. Watch this video to uncover some of the eye-opening realities of obesity.

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