Obesity As It Relates To The Feet And Ankles

Obesity in America is in epidemic proportions! We as a country are getting fatter. It is estimated that two thirds of Americans are now considered overweight. This is up from 45 percent in 1960. Obesity threatens to bypass smoking as the number one health hazard in America.One third of us are considered obese which is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30. Even more alarming is the fact that 17% of children are considered obese.What Causes Obesity? Obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than he or she burns. For many people this boils down to eating too much and exercising too little. But there are other factors that also play a role in obesity. Genetics! Obesity and thinness tends to run in families. In a

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