response: Indeed, the US has one of the largest obesity rates in the world.
original_response: Kids are most susceptible to obesity.  Kids in the US have the highest rates of obesity worldwide, educating them while they are young is key to beating this.
history: hello how are you? are you aware of the obesity epidemic in the united states? Yes I am aware, the epidemic has been classified as a major health issue that leads to several secondary diseases. that is sad. what can be done to help? I don't know but I do know that it costs an obese person $1,429 more for medical expenses in America. What are your ideas? Education is important. I think kids need to be taught about the dangers from a young age. There is so much obesity in America.
knowledge: The United States contains one of the highest percentage of obese people in the world.