Obesity Epidemic?

Just in case you were wondering if obesity really is a growing problem in our country:

Percent of Obese (BMI >30) in U.S Adults in 1987

Percent of Obese (BMI >30) in U.S Adults in 2007

Source: CDC.

One word: Lifestyle.

Why does this matter?

"Obesity raises concern because of its implications for the health of Americans. Obesity increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions."

These conditions/diseases include heart disease, some cancers, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, respiratory problems, dyslipidemia (high cholesterol levels), and others.

Source: CDC.

The Fight for Fitness | BlakeHagen.com

Tags: healthy, lifestyle, obesity, prevention

Comment

You need to be a member of Iowa Avenue to add comments!

Join Iowa Avenue

Welcome to
Iowa Avenue

Sign Up
or Sign In

Visit our Sponsored Pages!!

All Iowa Avenue members are invited to join Weight1Minute™ for 6 months. The cost is only a buck. Just register for the 6 month subscription, and follow the instructions. We want your feedback, your ideas, and suggestions about the site.

What are you doing?

J updated their profile photo

5 hours ago

J and Sara Novak joined Iowa Avenue

5 hours ago

Sara Novak added a blog post

What Does the First Lady’s Initiative on Childhood Obesity Mean For Nutrition Professionals?

It’s no secret that there’s an obesity epidemic in this country. In fact, in the past 30 years the number of obese individuals has tripled. And in a time when our nation is desperately trying to take control of the rising cost of healthcare, the…

13 hours ago

Charlotte Williams updated their profile

yesterday

David commented on lee w's blog post 'Do it'

Nice post and wise words.

yesterday

Deb Conn commented on lee w's blog post 'Do it'

Your "just do it" advice is right on the money. I used to wake up and re-consider every day if I would work out or not. Now I just work out as soon as my alarm goes off and I'm done for the day!

yesterday

Deb Conn updated their profile

yesterday

Deb Conn updated their profile photo

yesterday

Deb Conn and Lanine Bradley joined Lisa Newton's group

Healthy Lifestyle Bloggers

Do you blog about fitness? Or weight loss? Or healthy recipes? Or health? Or a Mom blogging about a healthy family? Any blogger who considers some or all of their topics to be related to a healthy lifestyle is invited to grab a badge and sign up.

yesterday

Deb Conn, Leaine's Kitchen, Lanine Bradley and 1 more joined Iowa Avenue

yesterday

Brian, the old man Have a Fantabulous Day!

yesterday

Barbara left a comment for Susana

on Friday

Susana left a comment for Barbara

on Friday

Barbara commented on Barbara's blog post 'New Kid On The Block'

Hi Susana - and thank you! Not everything in my blog is raw. There are some cooked recipes, but as time goes on, I feel better when I eat raw. I don't know that I'd ever be 100 percent. To me, it's about balance and listening to my body. Today, I de…

on Friday

Susana commented on Barbara's blog post 'New Kid On The Block'

Barbara, I just check your blog and your raw recipes look absolutely delicious! I am not sure if could handle it everything raw. My son eats mostly raw (sandwiches, raw veggies and fruits) alone. Only when he comes home eats what I cook. Do you nee…

on Friday

Cyndi Beane Henry and Barbara joined Iowa Avenue

on Friday

Barbara commented on Susana's blog post 'The Danger of Daily Aspirin'

I had a heart attack and was put on higher doses of aspirin for 2 yrs...I was left with Tinnitus - a constant ringing in my ears...along with some substantial hearing loss..

on Friday

Barbara commented on Barbara's blog post 'New Kid On The Block'

Thanks David! I hope so too!

on Friday

David commented on Barbara's blog post 'New Kid On The Block'

Welcome to Iowa Avenue. Hope you feel better and get back into remission.

on Friday

Barbara left a comment for Susana

on Friday