Since the mid-seventies, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased sharply for both adults and children. Data from two NHANES surveys show that among adults aged 20–74 years the prevalence of obesity increased from 15.0% (in the 1976–1980 survey) to 32.9% (in the 2003–2004 survey).
The two surveys also show increases in overweight among children and teens. For children aged 2–5 years, the prevalence of overweight increased from 5.0% to 13.9%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 18.8%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.4%.
These increasing rates raise concern because of their implications for Americans’ health. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
Type 2 diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Osteoarthritis
Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand this serious health issue and the efforts being made to address it.
Content source: Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity,
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What is a good healthy fat burning diet
Green tea as much as you can consume each day will speed up the metabolism. Also eat a healthy diet + 5 pieces of fruit and veg per day.
There isn't such a thing as a healthy fat burining diet. Crash diets only provide short term results, can cause health problems and the weight tends to go straight back on.
Your weight is approximately 13st, I don't know what your height or sex is, but if your male and average height that isn't much overweight.
Cut back on alcohol, eat a healthy balanced diet and take regular aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more. Check with your physician before commencing exercise if your not used to it or have concerns.
Try to eat less refined foods, brown bread instead of white, brown rice, wholemeal pasta etc and avoid sweet foods containing highly refined sugar. e.g. Chocolate bars & cakes, snack on fruit instead which contain natural sugars. Eat fresh fish & white meat as opposed to red meat and accompany your main meals with vegetables. Aim to eat 5 potions of fruit and veg a day, a portion is enough fruit or veg to fit into the palm of your hand. A glass of fruit juice also counts as one portion, but additional glasses do not count towards your 5 a day. Avoid saturated fats and foods containg Hydrogenated Oils. Change to a vegetable oil spread and use olive oil when cooking. Use semi-skimmed milk and avoid cheese. If you eat youghurt go for a low fat bio yogurt without added sugar.
Avoid skipping meals and eat unrefined breakfast cereal without added sugar, try porridge oats or museli with fruit juice. If you need to sweeten the porridge add a little honey. This will set you up for the rest of the day and stop you from wanting to snack.
Also avoid eating too late at night and listen to your body, eat when you're hungry. Avoid fizzy drinks, even diet ones and drink plenty of water instead.
The weight will come of gradually over a period of time and if you stick to the healthy lifestyle shoud stay off.
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There isn't such a thing as a healthy fat burining diet. Crash diets only provide short term results, can cause health problems and the weight tends to go straight back on.
Your weight is approximately 13st, I don't know what your height or sex is, but if your male and average height that isn't much overweight.
Cut back on alcohol, eat a healthy balanced diet and take regular aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more. Check with your physician before commencing exercise if your not used to it or have concerns.
Try to eat less refined foods, brown bread instead of white, brown rice, wholemeal pasta etc and avoid sweet foods containing highly refined sugar. e.g. Chocolate bars & cakes, snack on fruit instead which contain natural sugars. Eat fresh fish & white meat as opposed to red meat and accompany your main meals with vegetables. Aim to eat 5 potions of fruit and veg a day, a portion is enough fruit or veg to fit into the palm of your hand. A glass of fruit juice also counts as one portion, but additional glasses do not count towards your 5 a day. Avoid saturated fats and foods containg Hydrogenated Oils. Change to a vegetable oil spread and use olive oil when cooking. Use semi-skimmed milk and avoid cheese. If you eat youghurt go for a low fat bio yogurt without added sugar.
Avoid skipping meals and eat unrefined breakfast cereal without added sugar, try porridge oats or museli with fruit juice. If you need to sweeten the porridge add a little honey. This will set you up for the rest of the day and stop you from wanting to snack.
Also avoid eating too late at night and listen to your body, eat when you're hungry. Avoid fizzy drinks, even diet ones and drink plenty of water instead.
The weight will come of gradually over a period of time and if you stick to the healthy lifestyle shoud stay off.
4 months ago - Report Abuse
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