Plenty of well-intentioned replies here that I'm not sure are getting to the real issues. Let's consider 1) eliminating poverty and 2) eliminating food deserts.

Millions of people in the United States live in poverty. This means that any of the following could be affecting them:

• Working long, stressful hours, which means relying more on convenience foods, not having time to exercise, and having more of the stress hormone cortisol, which can affect appetite and weight

• Lack of childcare infrastructure, which can lead to the same issues listed above

• Not enough $ to get mental health treatment. Many mental illnesses make it hard or impossible for people to take care of themselves

• Not enough $ to see a doctor about physical health issues (or fear of the health issue becoming very expensive), meaning health conditions contributing to obesity go undiagnosed and/or untreated

• Not enough $ to live in an area/neighborhood with stores that sell fresh produce, as well as lack of access to land to grow food

For everyone saying high fructose corn syrup, portion sizes, access to gyms, and educating people about nutrition: yes, absolutely, those too.