The Obesity Epidemic

Every year, the number of obesity cases in the United States goes up. Studies indicate that in 2008, obesity rates went up in over 20 states and stayed virtually stagnant in the others. With obesity comes a plethora of health problems ranging from heart disease to diabetes to strokes to gout, all of which can become expensive for both you and the American taxpayer. Over the past thirty years, obesity rates in the US have skyrocketed from just shy of 15% to a little over 30%. The time has come where it is impossible to continue ignoring the problem.

The Link between Obesity and Diet

Obesity rates in this country have been on the rise about in concordance with the rise in reliance on energy-dense, fatty fast foods. As the business world has become more about speed and having everything at the touch of a button, it ironically has also made us more sedentary, more inclined to sit behind a computer for eight hours a day at work, then drag ourselves home exhausted to sit behind a television or computer at home. As dual income becomes more necessary for the way of life Americans now lead, there is no longer anyone at home preparing meals. It’s natural that fast food becomes more of a staple under such circumstances.

However, it is your responsibility to treat your nutrition and that of your family with care. Developing healthy eating habits can prolong life and increase your health and the health of those you love. This can be as simple as replacing high-calorie foods with lower-calorie foods, cutting down on fatty meats in favor of lean ones like chicken, turkey, and fish, and reducing the refined sugars you eat. Not only will you lose weight, but you’ll begin to feel healthier and, as a result, happier. Just as a car runs better when properly fueled, so will your body have more energy when properly fed.

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