The causes for obesity are not surprising when you consider the food intake choices in America today. Fast food and obesity are health-destroying bedmates that need to be separated. Obesity in America is displaying itself at epidemic levels and it is up to each individual to do something about it.

Current obesity statistics:

• Since 1980, there has been more than a 300% increase in the prevalence of obesity and overweight conditions between children 6 to 19 years of age
• There has been more than a 200% increase in the number of preschool children aged from 2 to 5
• 16%+ of the 6 to 19 age group are now obese and/or overweight (over 9 million)
• Over 25% of the entire American population is considered by health professionals to be €œcompletely sedentary€
• Over 3.8 million people in the US weigh 300 pounds or more
• Over 400,000 people in America weigh 400 pounds or more
• The average weight of an American women is now a hefty 163 pounds
• Over 63% of Americans has a body mass index (BMI) of over 25 (overweight)
• Over 31% of people in the US have a BMI of over 30 (obese)
• Obesity diseases account for over 300,000 deaths in the US each year

What can be done about obesity in America?

It€™s not only the obesity rates that are sky-high in the US; so are the levels of all of the following:

• All types of diabetes
• Heart disease and circulatory disease
• High LDL cholesterol levels
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Kidney failure
• Liver disease
• Strokes

Atherosclerosis;

And every one of the above health issues are strongly correlated with obesity.

In order to reverse the currents obesity statistics and return the general health of the American society to a semi-standard level, the following must happen:

• Fast food restaurants need to severely lose popularity
• Parents need to educate themselves and their children about the drastic effects of obesity
• Families need to get back to preparing wholesome meals in the home and enjoying them together
• Holistic food selection needs to become an integral topic for every family to discuss regularly
• Individuals need to increase their amounts of physical activity significantly
• Stress must be managed more effectively country-wide and less emphasis must be placed on stress-causing factors
• The general public must become more aware of the vast importance of proper food choices and cease to consume the following food types:
• Foods that contain Trans fats and saturated fats
  • Fatty red meats
  • Other fatty animal muscles
  • Any animal organs
  • Foods that are high in LDL cholesterol and sodium
  • Dairy products unless they are non-fat or low-fat versions
  • High-sugar foods
  • Excessive alcohol
  • Processed, prepared, microwavable, fast and fried foods

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