US Capitol Capsule: Measuring obesity prevention would improve efforts, IOM says
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
Obesity, diet and weight management are Americans' greatest personal health concerns, according to a new survey sponsored by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), which reported that 74% of the responders insisted addressing the obesity epidemic, which costs the US close to $200 billion annually, should be a priority for the nation.