10/31/2005 Florida Crossroads – Weighing Our Future

Obesity is not just about the statistics and numbers. Health professionals say all you need to do is look around to know obesity is a growing problem in Florida. Not many people like to talk about it but we all need to weigh our options: a healthier community now or a not too distant future marked by more pain, disease and premature deaths. In this edition of Florida Crossroads, witness some success stories that aren’t just about losing weight but gaining a true sense of what it means to be healthy in a society of convenience and quick fixes.