The rise in the number of overweight and obese individuals in the US has reached an alarming rate since the 1990s. Increased sedentary lifestyle and the popularity of fast food and TV dinners can be attributed to the sharp increase. According to government figures, over 300,000 deaths are related to obesity problems. It is also important to note that childhood obesity in the country has also tripled over the period of ten years.
Obesity the scale of the problem
Since 1980 the number of obese adults has nearly tripled, over half of all men and a staggering two thirds of all women are now officially overweight or obese, and these numbers are rising rapidly. The rise is such that the problem has been officially classified as “The Obesity Epidemic” and has donned the nickname “Globisity”.
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It really is an interesting question as to what category the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would consider you to fall into. Sadly, two out of every three readers of this article are in the portion of the population that this question would appropriate for. Yes, 66% of all adults over age 20 are considered either overweight or obese when measured against established charts for height and weight. Men beat out women, with 70.5% of men overweight or obese versus 61.6% women. You see ladies, we men are better than you at doing certain things. All right, not quite a badge of honor.
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