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Approximately 70 percent of adult Americans are either overweight or obese. It is becoming an epidemic that is getting out of control.
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Defining Overweight and Obesity
- An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight
- An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
- The individual’s waist circumference, no more than 35 inches for women, and 40 inches for men (because abdominal fat is a predictor of risk for obesity-related diseases).
Health Consequences of being overweight
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
- Dyslipidemia ( high total cholesterol( high LDL/low HDL) or high levels of triglycerides
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
Is there a quick answer to the question, "what contributes to overweight and obesity?"
- Overweight and obesity result from an energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity.
- Body weight is the result of genes, metabolism, behavior, environment, culture, and socioeconomic status.
- Behavior and environment play a large role causing people to be overweight and obese. These are the greatest areas for prevention and treatment actions.
Please contact "The Healthier You" today and set up your appointment to begin a healthier lifestyle
Jennifer Bianchi DTR (Dietetic Technician Registered)
425-770-0797
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