Props to Government in the Lone Star State for mentioning obesity, an issue that, with things like our looming monetary woes to worry about, doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves.  She mentions that Texas is the 13^th fattest state in the U.S., which sounds bad enough on it’s own.  Needless to say, being the 13^th fattest state in the number one fattest country in the world is really bad.  With obesity rates skyrocketing, problems like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure are becoming much more prevalent among Americans.  Improving America’s diet is not just about our physical health, it also encompasses many other aspects of our lives.  It affects our mental wellbeing as well as our ability to learn.  All of these adverse affects combined is a major detriment to our overall quality of life. Like all other issues, the best way to tackle it is with education and awareness.  Sadly, people need to learn to rely less on packaging and FDA guidelines when deciding on what to put into their bodies.  Just because something says “low fat” or “natural” doesn’t necessarily mean it is better for you.  The government also needs to raise it’s standards in regards to what is allowed to be put on the shelves, as it is supposed to be an that we can trust is looking out for our wellbeing.  I agree that the “Let’s Move” campaign is a great step in the right direction, encouraging effort from both the government as well as citizens, but there is still a lot of work to be done.