USA Obesity Rates Reach Epidemic Proportions

Did you know:

• 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese
• Eight out of 10 over 25's Overweight
• 78% of American's not meeting basic activity level recommendations
• 25% completely Sedentary
• 76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990

All of this leads to an increase in related diseases. The stats are:

• 80% of type II diabetes related to obesity
• 70% of Cardiovascular disease related to obesity
• 42% breast and colon cancer diagnosed among obese individuals
• 30% of gall bladder surgery related to obesity
• 26% of obese people having high blood pressure

This is something that needs to be addressed NOW !!!!!!! As parents, we need to set the example for our kids. The Internet, TV and Video games all cause our kids to just sit and become "Thumb Jockeys" while their belly's get bigger. THIS MUST STOP NOW !!!!!!!
Go to the CDC for some disturbing information