Six ways to profit from America's expanding waistlines

With 25% of American adults classed as obese, there's money to be made in promoting healthier lifestyles. Marc Lichtenfeld picks six companies that are set to profit.

Did you know that 59 million American adults are obese? That's 25% of the adults in the country. Not overweight. Not "soft around the middle." Not, "Yeah, I could probably lose a few pounds." Obese.

Of course, it's no surprise that America loves to eat. It's also no surprise that many Americans eat too much and often, indulge in food that's bad for us

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