Some Shocking Obesity Facts
Most people do not think that obesity is a problem that can affect them. Sure, you might be a bit chubby but you surely aren‘t obese … or are you? You may be taken back by the obesity facts below and shocked to see how obesity affects yourself and our society.
The younger generation will have more disease and health problems during their shorter life span, if obesity rates continue to escalate. Not to mention that society suffers from the cost of the additional medical costs that these health issues create.
Those who are so overweight that they can’t leave the house are not the only ones who the term “obesity” appiles to. For someone to be obese, they need only exceed 20% of the “universal” weight for their height and age group. So, if the insurance chart says that you should weigh 135 pounds, you are obese if you weigh 162 pounds instead.
Last modified December 16, 2007Author 1530 > has blogged 179 times
