As the U.S. continues to debate soda tax and other taxable “sins” to keep Americans healthy, Europe is already on it.

(Graphic by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)

Obesity in America: By the Numbers 

68.8% of Americans are either overweight or obese. 

“This is quite literally an existential crisis. This is going to drive health care costs, going to drive life expectancy. [We’re] looking at the first generation of children that will likely be less healthy than their parents and grandparents, in many cases,” reports Ray Suarez. 
 

Here’s a look back on Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign, which turned 2 this week.