A Billion People in Trouble

Underscoring the problems society is facing, the World Health Organization recently released a report showing that globally, one billion people are now overweight or obese.  Being above a healthy weight puts people at risk for multiple conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer.

If this isn't an epidemic, what is?  And given my prior post on weight and fertility, who will be reproducing if everyone is overweight?   

I think it's time for some drastic government action, such as putting a tax on fast food.  The government regulates alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, so why should food be exempt?  Over time, people will accept this as they have other government regulations, and society will be better off for it.