Consider this:

Over 67% of our population is overweight, and half of those are in the morbidly obese category. Sadly, these statistics hold true for children as well. With this comes increased incidence of Type II Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, etc...

It is in the medical community's best interest to keep you sick. With increased illnesses, you'll have more doctor visits, diagnostic testing, hospitalizations, not to mention all those unnecessary medications. Even those with medical insurance are now paying outrageous amounts for deductibles and co-payments. Wouldn't you rather have all that money in a bank account collecting interest, saving for your children's college tuition, next vacation or retirement??