Since President Donald Trump's return to the White House, I've noticed a steady stream of rhetoric that attempts to make health and fitness partisan.

It’s the heart of summer, and the days are long and toasty. Beaches on the coasts (or Lake Michigan, closer to where I live) are packed and clothing is minimal.

Some people look good showing extra skin. Most of them don’t.

The reality is that more than 70% of Americans are overweight or obese , and the trend has been moving rapidly in the wrong direction , leading to a plethora of preventable health problems and costs associated with them.

It’s concerning, and the effort to combat obesity should be something we can all agree on.

Sadly, it’s not. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Since President Donald Trump

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