Why do you think that so many adults live a sedentary lifestyle? As a dietitian, it is very alarming to read that only one-third of the US falls in the normal weight category ("Overweight and Obesity Statistics," 2010). Regardless of the reason that someone has fallen into the overweight/obese category, it is important to figure out a way to reverse this obesity epidemic we are facing in this country today. Can you further discuss risk factors for overweight and obesity from the article?