Am I over weight??
Am I over weight?? Am I obese??
You can find out by checking your “body mass index” (BMI).
Go to: http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw252864
*An estimated 65% of American adults are over weight or obese.
(U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
*Everyday, 1 in 4 American's visit a fast food resturant!!
When people are overweight or obese, they are more likely to develop health problems such as the following:
* Hypertension
* Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
* Type 2 diabetes
* Coronary heart disease
* Stroke
* Gallbladder disease
* Osteoarthritis
* Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
* Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)