More than 2 out of 3 adults are overweight. Hi, I am Max and I am here to speak about the Obesity Epidemic, and what we can change. What is obesity? The literal definition is the condition of being grossly overweight or fat. But in scientific means, obesity is if you have a BMI of 30 or more, while being overweight is if you have a BMI of 25 or over. Recent studies by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show that around 73.7% of American men and around 66.9% of American women are obese or overweight. That is the majority of America. This means that most Americans are heavier than they should be. University Hospitals estimates that the average American spends $1,200 on fast food each year, and only around $500 on fruits and vegetables. That is more than 2 times more money
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Most of them have an addiction to junk food, and they find it very hard to stop. The Bariatric Surgery Center states that someone is considered obese “if he or she is 100 pounds over his/her ideal body weight, has a BMI of 40 or more . . . and experiencing obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.” A lot of people that qualify for having extreme obesity cannot even get up off their couch. Would you like to be stuck on your couch for the rest of your life? Most Americans are heavier than they should be. People need to make some changes in their lifestyle. More exercise and a healthier diet can go a long way. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Just simple things such as walking to work, using a standing desk, and parking your car far away can make a big difference. Being overweight does not only affect you. It is estimated that the government spends about $150 billion per year on health care for the obese, and that obesity healthcare costs will increase 10% in 34 states and over 20% in nine states over the next 20
Most of them have an addiction to junk food, and they find it very hard to stop. The Bariatric Surgery Center states that someone is considered obese “if he or she is 100 pounds over his/her ideal body weight, has a BMI of 40 or more . . . and experiencing obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.” A lot of people that qualify for having extreme obesity cannot even get up off their couch. Would you like to be stuck on your couch for the rest of your life? Most Americans are heavier than they should be. People need to make some changes in their lifestyle. More exercise and a healthier diet can go a long way. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Just simple things such as walking to work, using a standing desk, and parking your car far away can make a big difference. Being overweight does not only affect you. It is estimated that the government spends about $150 billion per year on health care for the obese, and that obesity healthcare costs will increase 10% in 34 states and over 20% in nine states over the next 20