Why do markets fall while US waistlines grow?

The US has the highest rate of obesity in the world - with almost a third of the population classified as dangerously overweight. Yet despite more knowledge of the harmful effects of unhealthy eating, America's waistline keeps growing. The Resident is in NYC - chewing the fat with people on the battle of the bulge.

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