Here are just a few SCARY facts about obesity. Let's get scared straight into shape!!!
Let me start by defining obesity: too much body fat. Technically if your BMI is over the projected rate for your height and weight then you are obese, but not necessarily overweight.
Me for example I am 24 yrs, 5'4, and 130 lbs, therefore my target BMI is between 17-22.
! It's no surprise that America has the highest obesity rate in the world!
! Non-hispanic blacks have the highest obesity rate of 36.8%, oh my goodness!
! Hispanics have an obesity rate of 30.7%, uh oh!
! Non-hispanic Whites have an obesity rate of 25.2%, it's getting lower!
! Asians have the lowest of 16.7%, still over ten percent!
! Medical bills average over $1400 more than non-obese people!
! In the USA about 300,000 of deaths are related to obesity issues!
Sources: Business Insider; www.medicinenet.com
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