Surveys released by the London-based obesity task force estimated that over 1.7 billion people worldwide qualify as overweight, with many more just wanting to loose a few additional pounds. In the United States alone, obesity has now reached epidemic proportions. The latest studies indicate that more than 71% of American adults are overweight-an all time record. This compares to 56% in 1984. The problem, however, is not just limited to adults since approximately 12 to 14% of children and adolescents are likewise above their ideal body weight.
A very large percentage of overweight people will develop a severe weight related health condition in their life time and over 300,000 will die from weight related illnesses. If you are
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