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as a service: Tackling obesity with technology  BY  Mohanjit
Jolly, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson The
combination of aging population, deteriorating lifestyle and the
desire to live longer is leading to a rise in health and
wellness startups.  It turns out that one of the most
interesting and devastating exports from the US during the past
few of decades has been the fast food industry. I still remember
when the first Taco Bell opened in Bangalore and the hoopla
around the event was closer to a five star hotel opening or a
red carpet premier of a Bollywood blockbuster than that of a
chain restaurant. The fact that McDonalds and KFC are considered
cool spots for casual gatherings, especially for young people
from middle class families, is leading to a potential explosion
of Delhi Belly (a must see movie).  Indians are also genetically
pre-disposed to diabetes, hypertens