We have a huge obesity problem -- 10 to 20 percent. It's an epidemic; it's only going to get worse if we don't do something about it.

Right now, our city and county are experiencing an overweight and obesity epidemic. We must expand and strengthen our community efforts to impact this serious health challenge, especially as it relates to our children.

Obesity is a condition which proves that the Lord does not help those who help themselves and help themselves and help themselves.

When I meet vegetarians who might have diabetes, pre-diabetes or massive obesity, I tell them they would be better off if they gave up their Vegetarianism.

Obesity, hypertension and diabetes are just three diseases that disproportionately affect communities of color.

This is a novel concept as far as a cause for obesity. If these viruses are contributing to obesity, as we get to the point of developing a vaccine, there may be a way to help combat the obesity epidemic.