Obesity Prevention - Critical Things You Ought to be Aware of

Obesity is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. The word "preventable" gives us hope. That means something can be done to avert it. And we should work towards that end.We all know of the medical conditions associated with being overweight-- high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers. Yet there are also psychological health risks that accompany those who are excessively overweight which are often overlooked. Those who are obese often feel like social outcasts, experience low self-esteem and depression. The young and overweight suffer the most as they have to contend with being ridiculed or made fun of in school and are alienated

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