Former President Clinton calls obesity #1 health crisis in U.S.

Former President Bill Clinton called obesity the country's largest health crisis. Obesity has been called that before, but more people listen to a former President than actual medical authorities, so perhaps Clinton will garner some attention on the issue here.

Clinton said the nation could be at risk without immediate action, stating that "We need to do something about it for our children, and for our country, because something like this could easily collapse our nation if we don't act now."

He's right -- although many of us wade around with so much extra weight it stresses our bones, the impending health care crisis needed by millions of unhealthy people could turn into a national tragedy.