"They may not like hearing it, but it's easier than hearing they have diabetes."

Another View: Denial as obesity's health risks bulge

The CDC found that 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. However, a Gallup poll showed only 36 percent of Americans believe they are overweight. They may not like hearing it, but it's easier than hearing they have diabetes.

"Yale University's Nicholas Christakis, a physician and sociologist, told The Washington Post that as the nation grows more obese, Americans seem to be resetting their beliefs - and understanding - of what a healthy weight is."