Last month on shape.com, we asked you: should weight-loss programs be covered by insurance?

84% YES

"If your employer is paying for your insurance, they should want you at your healthiest. It's a no-brainer."

CRYSTAL GILBERT

OHIO

"Coverage benefits employers as well as individuals: Unhealthy habits can cause major health problems, which in turn can lead to lost productivity.

CANDY ATKINS

SOUTH CAROLINA

"Weight-loss programs help battle diabetes and many other health issues. Coverage could save insurers money-and save lives."

MISSA NIETO

CALIFORNIA

"If an insurance company covers Viagra (which many do), they should cover weight-loss programs."

DEBORAH DENN

ILLINOIS

16% NO

"An insurance company should not be held responsible for a person's lack of self-control."

MEGAN CHRISS

TEXAS

"If weight loss is covered by insurance, premiums will rise even higher for those of us who control our weight with no outside help. Exercise is effective--and free."

CATHERINE WINSLOW

NEW YORK

"Too many people would do well for a while but revert to their old ways once their old ways once their weight-loss programs ended.

SHANNON WEHBY

MICHIGAN

"Weight loss requires long-term lifestyle changes and cannot be achieved--or maintained--by way of programs or procedures."

ERIKA PEARCE

CALIFORNIA

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