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For example, its Pepsi Next drink has half the calories of regular soda. It also continues to expand overseas. To control its costs and improve its productivity, it's undergoing a restructuring that involves laying off 3% of its workers. In PepsiCo's latest quarter, its profits slipped to $0.94 a share from $1.17 a year earlier. Without unusual items, the company earned $1.12 a share, topping the Street's expectation by $0.03. Sales dropped 2%, to $16.43 billion. PepsiCo's wide range of businesses help steady its revenue.  you have to admit that the proposal has kickstarted the discussion around obesity. The problem is certainly a serious one: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 35.7% of Americans are now obese. This increases the risk of a range of serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
From a financial point of view, cutting the obesity rate also makes sense. According to the CDC, obesity-related medical costs hit $147 billion in the US in 2008, with over weight people running up $1,429 more in medical expenses during the year than more fit Americans.
American businesses have taken notice: Last year, Wal-Mart (WMT) joined the Let's Move! campaign, rolling out a five-year plan to make its food healthier and cheaper. Many other such as Walgreen (WAG), have also signed on. Two Stocks That Will Profit From Thinner Waistlines There are a number of ways investors can cash in on the trend toward healthier eating.

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