Weighing the Issues

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 35.7% of adults and 16.9% of children ages 2–19 are obese. Despite the various fad weight loss diet and exercise programs, the majority of consumers are not winning the battle of the bulge. Food and beverage companies offer reduced-calorie and low-fat products to aid in their diets, but consumers are now also finding products that promote satiety, help burn fat, and build lean muscle. Here is a look at some of the ingredients that have been sho…