I find this a bit contradictory because for the majority of the book, Cristler blames things like the media, economic status, and race (all things that come out of a framework of individual control) due to our country's obesity rates and unhealthy lifestyles. I agree with Cristler that all of the factors he mentions have an effect on obesity throughout our country. I think every factor contributes to the overall increase in weight gain and obesity rates in our society and Cristler does a great job of informing his readers in a way that really makes us wonder what kind of things our society promotes and influences us. every day