"Type 2 diabetes, a major consequence of obesity, has also reached epidemic proportions over last 10 years." In fact, "adult onset diabetes" is increasing among teens and pre adolescents.

Apparently CDC thinks commercial food industry does a better job on shaping public opinion than do family discussions. Therefore, they are sponsoring public school initiatives to help children, and their parents, become better educated.

If you have access to internet, you don't have to wait for CDC education programs. Do your own news watch and research.

"Greedy drug companies" have been blamed for our rising health care cost. Perhaps we should look to ourselves for part of cause.

Want some help on getting started? Read "Easy Health Diet" by Dr. Donald A. Miller. This includes tips for on-line research, as well as much diet and health information, with sources.

** Diet with FACTS, not MYTHS. **

Play around with this concept, and listen to what your body tells you. You might well find that heavy exercise after supper is out of question, but medium to heavy exercise which ends 30 to 60 minutes before supper can actually reduce your craving for food, especially deserts.

Don't forget, however, that wise choices of food types means you can eat heartily without counting carbs or calories.