Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20110219:12:54:00
Americans lose weight, em battle obesity related diseases. let's take a look at these numbers. a new cdc record says two-thirds of american adults are obese or overweight up from one-third just a decade ago. joining me now, dr. ian smith, author of the four-day diet. we're glad to have you back to the show. good morning. >> good morning, alex. it's good to be back. >> i love the idea of this makeover mile. i want you to tell everyone how the program works. >> sure. absolutely. i decided we spend so much time talking about the rising levels of obesity in this country and what needs to be done, ...