Most Americans are Overweight
Causes of Obesity
Americans are getting fatter. We're putting on the pounds at an
alarmingly rapid rate. And we're sacrificing our health for the sake of
super-sized portions, biggie drinks, and two-for-one value meals, obesity
researchers say.
More than 60 percent of adults are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). And about 15 percent of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19
are overweight.
Poor diet and physical inactivity account for more than 400,000
premature deaths each year in the United States, second only to deaths
related to smoking, says the CDC. People who are overweight or obese are more
likely to develop heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, gallbladder
disease, and joint pain caused by excess uric acid (gout). Excess weight can
also cause interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) and wearing away of
the joints (osteoarthritis). Carrying extra weight means carrying an extra risk
for certain types of cancer, including endometrial, breast, prostate, and colon
cancer.
But there is hope for overweight Americans. They can take small,achievable steps
to improve their health and reverse the obesity epidemic. This
message is the cornerstone of BrightVibe. As part of our effort to combat
obesity we are highlighting actions that will work toward helping consumers make
smart choices about their diet. Before starting out on any journey however,
one must first understand where they are starting
from. This leads us to the following question...
Next: Are You Overweight?
Adapted from: Losing Weight: Start By Counting Calories
(http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2002/102_fat.html)
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