In a 2007 report from the Texas Controller of Public Accounts, it was pointed out that 64% of Texans are overweight or obese. It is estimated that obesity cost Texas employers an estimated $3.3 billion in 2005 and the future does not look good. Research indicates that 42% of fourth graders are overweight, along with 39% of eighth graders, and 36% of eleventh graders. If this prevalence of obesity continues to rise at the current rate, obesity could cost Texas businesses $15.8 billion by 2025. To help control the problem of obesity, in 2007 the Texas Legislature introduced legislation aimed at instituting physical education in public schools. In addition, nearly all school districts have removed unhealthy foods with minimal nutritional value from cafeterias and vending machines.
Source: www.window.state.tx.us/specialrpt/obesitycost/
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