Drugs, Natural remedies, fiber, vitamins, probiotics - all pale in comparison to diet and exercise.

Obesity is a contributor to or a cause of chronic medical and/or surgical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, recurrent trauma and arthritis. Here are the ponderous facts:

Percentage of the U.S. Population That Is Obese or Overweight

To lose weight and reduce your risk of heart disease, there are six (6) fundamentals:

Adolescent obesity is a growing problem that causes consternation for all and for which there are few if any durable treatments available.  Non-treatment, however, is no option.