Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The U.S. Obesity Rate

A Fit Tip by Kaitlyn Weiss

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 67% of Americans are overweight or obese. Looking at the map below, it is alarming to see only 6 states with less then 22% of residents that are overweight or obese. Linked with these scary statistics are a rise in individuals diagnosed with diseases including heart disease, type II diabetes, and liver disease, to name a few; all of which can be fatal. Even more upsetting is the fact that 15-20,000 individuals die of malnourishment everyday in different parts of the world. So what can you do to change the fate of our growing nation? A good start is getting in exercise 3-5 times a week, and eating a healthy, balanced diet.

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