In the US, obesity among adults has reached millions according to the American Heart Association. In studies conducted in 2009, statistics showed that 76.9 million men and 68.1 million women are obese. These figures have become a cause for concern particularly for various health issues including heart ailments, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. Some recent studies have also flagged obesity as a cause for certain cancers.
In the 1990s, many people speculated on the factors contributing to the rise in obesity cases. One of the factors pointed out is too much consumption of processed food, which is easily available in groceries. Another factor was eating frequently in fast food restaurants, a culture that media and the advertising
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