What do 1 in 3 adults in America have in common? They are obese. The number of obese adults and children in America has reached epidemic proportions. But how did the epidemic develop? The answer, in part: poor nutrition. Come learn about digestion and storage of fat and how it leads to obesity and two of the most prevalent obesity-related diseases: cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We'll discuss the physiology of these diseases and how they are treated. We'll also talk about the dangers of weight-loss surgery and how it leads to nutrient deficiencies.