Obesity is one of the number one health concerns in todays society. The US Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 60 million Americans, or 30% of the adult population, are obese. The term obese refers to people who weigh over 30 pounds more than their ideal weight, or who have a Body Mass Index of 30 or more.
One of the national health objectives in the US is to reduce the incidence of obesity to less than 15% of the adult population by 2010; however, current statistics indicate that the problem is still on the rise. In addition, the percentage of young people in America who are overweight has more than tripled since 1980.
Over 9 million children and teens between the ages of 6 and 19 are considered overweight. This equates to 16 % of the population.
Theres no question that losing weight is not easy. And, its also clear that weve changed our lifestyles in ways that are making it easier for us to become obese. Some of the biggest culprits in the battle of the bulge are the following.
Busy Schedules The average family has a much more demanding schedule than in years past. Because of this, mealtimes often go by the wayside, and we...
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