Obesity in America is increasing and it only got worse during the pandemic. In addition to adults, more than one-in-five U.S. children and teens are obese.

Obesity increases the risk for many diseases including heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. However, science shows obesity is not just a personal failing.

We'll address the causes, issues and ways of dealing with America's obesity epidemic.

Guests:

Karen Weintraub, health reporter for USA Today
Dr. Sarah Kim, associate clinical professor at the University of Califonia San Francisco's division of endocrinology
Lisa West-Smith, director of behavioral health services at the University of Cincinnati Health Weight Loss Center