Over the past few years, more studies have been published that talk about the growth of the American population. But these reports are not talking about an increase in the number of people inhabiting the country. The materials discuss how big the individual is getting, and how much the public has increased in weight. The country is getting fatter, and that's not a good thing. The percentage of both childhood and adult obesity is raging out of control.

For health care reasons, that's not the kind of information you want to hear. Are you, your family, or your employees part of the Blubber Tsunami?

There are many who can share in the blame of the overweight game. You can make the case that the restaurant and fast food industries are guilty by providing too much food and bigger portions when you place your order. You can talk about the food manufacturing industry that loads up processed foods with lots of sugar, sodium, fats, and other inducements to help what you are eating last longer and taste better. Fingers can be pointed at the media for promoting all the major fast food chains as the reason you need to eat out.