Americans are more overweight than ever before. Sedentary lifestyles and poor diet is to blame.
The convenience of fast food is also a factor. Morbid obesity increases the potential for diabetes, heart disease, and early death. Obese people pay about 40% more for medical care services than a normal-sized person.
Never mind the cost of the food itself! Here are some unsavory fast-food facts that can help you gain the strength to drive by that drive-through.