Debate: Is obesity the government's business?

MPR News presents an Intelligence Squared debate on what role, if any, the government should have in reducing obesity in America. Four debaters square off on the topic.

Guests

• Paul Campos: Author of "The Obesity Myth"; Law Professor at the University of Colorado.
• Dr. Pamela Peeke: Chief Lifestyle Expert for WebMD. Chief Medical Correspondent for nutrition and fitness for Discovery Health TV.
• Dr. David Satcher: Former Surgeon General of the United States (1998-2001).
• John Stossel: FOX Business News Anchor and Commentator.

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• Ask Dr. Hallberg: Talking to your physician about your weight
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• Obese patients prompt hospitals to adopt new equipment, protocols
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• Obesity rates still rising in many states; Minn. ranks 14th-lowest
  July 7, 2011

Resources

• Intelligence Squared U.S.