Obesity is a world wide epidemic

Obesity, and the complications it brings to our lives, is like a modern plague. The information that follows has been gathered from the World Health Organization, and other similar groups.

2 out 3 U.S. adults (67%) are considered overweight. -Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2004

1 out of 3 U.S. Adults (33%) are considered obese. -Centres for Disease Control and prevention, 2004

9 million U.S. children and teens, ages 6-19, are overweight. -Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2002

65% of U.S. children and teens, ages 6-19, exceed the dietary guidelines recommended for fat intake, according to U.S. dietary guidelines. -Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2002

30% of all deaths worldwide each year occur from cardiovascular disease in which excessive weight are major risk factors. -World Health Organization 2002

Over 75% of hypertension cases are reported to be directly attributed to obesity. -American Obesity Association, 2002

As many as 90% of individuals with type 2 diabetes are reported to be overweight or obese. -American Obesity Association, 2002

Up to 80% of coronary heart disease cases, 90% of type 2 diabetes cases, and one-third of cancer cases can be avoided by changing to a healthier diet, increasing physical activity and stopping smoking. -World Health Organization, 2002

1.5 billion overweight people worldwide. -World Health Organization, 2006

400 million obese people worldwide. -World Health Organization, 2006

140 million overweight adults in the U.S. -Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2004

66 million obese adults in the U.S. -Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2004

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In today's society, it is difficult to find somebody that does not have a problem with their weight. Yes, there are some people who are lean and tend to keep their body mass within check but they are more of an exception than the rule. You might be interested to know, however, that the real definition of obesity may differ from what your own personal opinion is.

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