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“The United States has the highest obesity rate in the world.” - Business Insider, Dec 10, 2010

“The majority of the  American public is  overweight or obese and yet undernourished in several key nutrients.” - USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

“If Americans continue to pack on pounds, obesity will cost the USA about $344 billion in medical-related expenses by 2018, eating up about 21% of health-care spending.” - USA Today Nov 2009

“…with respect to cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, cancer, diabetes and mental health, the macroeconomic simulations suggest a cumulative output loss of US$ 47 trillion over the next two decades” - World Economic Forum and the Harvard School of Public Health - Sept 2011

“The American environment is conducive to this epidemic, presenting temptation to the populace in the form of tasty, energy-dense, micronutrient-poor foods and beverages.” - USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

“This could be the first generation since the Civil War to have a shortened life expectancy.” - CBS News Jan 2010

“Improve nutrition literacy and cooking skills, including safe food handling skills, and empower and motivate the population, especially families with children, to prepare and consume healthy foods at home.” - USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans