Latest Obesity Statistics
USA Obesity Rates Reach Epidemic Proportions
- 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese;
3 Million morbidly Obese
- Eight out of 10 over 25's Overweight
- 78% of American's not meeting basic
activity level recommendations
- 25% completely Sedentary
- 76% increase in Type II diabetes in
adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990
Obesity Related Diseases
- 80% of type II diabetes related to obesity
- 70% of Cardiovascular disease related
to obesity
- 42% breast and colon cancer diagnosed
among obese individuals
- 30% of gall bladder surgery related
to obesity
- 26% of obese people having high blood
pressure
Childhood Obesity Running Out of Control
- 4% overweight 1982 | 16% overweight
1994
- 25% of all white children overweight
2001
- 33% African American and Hispanic children
overweight 2001
- Hospital costs associated with childhood
obesity rising from $35 Million (1979) to $127 Million (1999)
Childhood Metabolic and Heart Risks
- New study suggests one in four overweight
children is already showing early signs of type II diabetes (impaired
glucose intolerance)
- 60% already have one risk factor for
heart disease
Surge in Childhood Diabetes
- Between 8% - 45% of newly diagnosed
cases of childhood diabetes are type II, associated with obesity.
- Whereas 4% of Childhood diabetes was
type II in 1990, that number has risen to approximately 20%
- Depending on the age group (Type II
most frequent 10-19 group) and the racial/ethnic mix of group stated
- Of Children diagnosed with Type II diabetes,
85% are obese
SOURCE: Wellness International Network
Ltd - web.winltd.com
Weight Loss Advice
No matter how much excess weight or fat you have, if you want to lose
weight permanently, your diet program should be directed toward a slow,
steady weight loss. According to official government dietary guidelines,
unless your doctor feels your particular health condition would benefit
from more rapid weight loss, you should expect to lose no more than 2
pounds of fat a week, although initial loss (mainly water) may be greater.
Losing more weight is no guarantee that weight loss is likely to be permanent.
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