Obesity is a Global Epidemic, Weight Loss is the Answer

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is not just an American epidemic but also a global one. In 2007 statistics on obesity revealed: * 1 billion overweight adults exists worldwide, at least 300 million of them obese. * Those who suffer from obesity and are overweight are at major risk for chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. * The key causes of obesity appear to be an increased consumption of energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and sugars, and reduced physical activity.The primary causes of obesity appear to be multifaceted. Changes in work environments, which are more sedentary, consumption of fast foods, passive leisure

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