Here’s an interesting study that shows as the population as a whole becomes more overweight, less people are recognizing they themselves have a problem: 

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114858.php

This is clearly a wake-up call to physicians, legislators and employers (among others) to provide the tools and resources for individuals to understand the extreme health concerns – and associated costs – tied to elevated BMI levels.  Interestingly, something as simple as an online BMI calculator – when tied to an organized follow-up mechanism – can help employees and others to realize where they stand and start taking steps in the right direction to correct the situation.