August 31, 2013

Obesity Worldwide Infographic


From health blog

According to research, for the country to realize goals set by the federal government for lowering childhood obesity rates by 2020, kids in the US will have to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories daily.

Obesity has emerged as a leading public health concern in the US. It’s been well established that individuals who’re obese have elevated risks of death from heart disease, stroke, and a number of cancers. Presently, two thirds of US adults are overweight or obese. Even more of a concern, 17 % of women and 11 % of men are severely obese.
Read the full story here: Ideal Body Mass Index for Optimal Health



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