Over 30% of adults in the United States are obese. Clinically, this means having a body mass index of greater than or equal to 30. The statistics for children is around 18-19% obesity rate. We MUST do something about this. We have the knowledge to know better, yet we still don't want to commit to eating better. I work in the ER and see people with all kinds of health problems that could have easily have been prevented. Type 2 Diabetes left unchecked resulting in loss of vision or loss of feeling to the legs or loss of a toe. Heart problems due to obesity. Respiratory problems from smoking. We MUST start taking care of ourselves in this country. Yes, jobs are important to make a living, but you must be alive to work. Thus, your body is the most important tool that you must take care of.
If I could give people a few tips, they would be to increase their activity and decrease their consumption of processed foods. When they go grocery shopping, park far away and only shop the perimeters where the produce, deli, meat department, and dairy is. Cut down on eating out. Try to make a family activity more active by going to a park or signing up for a 5k.
There is no excuse for cutting your life or your family members lives short.
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