It's pretty clear by now that the intake of high amounts of fructose, refined carbohydrates and packaged foods has resulted in obesity. The much maligned fat in

It's pretty clear by now that the intake of high amounts of fructose, refined carbohydrates and packaged foods has resulted in obesity. The much maligned fat in a healthy diet was never the culprit. The Chinese on a rice diet were never very obese until they became rich and started consuming packaged foods. Now their obesity rates rival the US's. Uncontrolled insulin levels cause obesity because of insulin's dual role in fat storage. The key is to change one's diet such that insulin levels are lowered and the stored fat can be utilized for metabolic needs. Exercise is important for general health but trying to lose weight by exercising doesn't work if the diet stays the same. Food is just too calorie rich and the body too calorie efficient. The adage 'get fit in the gym, get slim in the kitchen' applies. Genetically, a small number of people might have metabolic issues causing obesity.Drugs might be the right choice for them but for the vast majority of us, we just need to take a hard look at our diet.