> “This idea that people should eat less and exercise more — if only it were so simple,” Dr. Hall said. Of course pharma companies and the healthcare system do

> “This idea that people should eat less and exercise more — if only it were so simple,” Dr. Hall said. Of course pharma companies and the healthcare system don't want it to be that simple: better to sell drugs to people to fix the problem. Likewise, consumers would rather take a pill than do something difficult, like eat properly and exercise. When you consider how prevalent this kind of attitude is the obesity levels stop being a mystery.