Ep 3. Fat Chance

It is an epidemic of staggering proportions - both literally and figuratively. Americans are fat and getting fatter, and the health implications are growing along with us. In this hour, we'll explore how we got here and what the risks are. We'll see how dieting pits us in a battle against evolution and genetics. We'll reveal the common behaviors of the uncommon people who have lost lots of weight and kept it off for years. And, we will look at the future and the scientists working on solutions that would help us win the battle of the bulge.