Obesity is higher in the United States than in any other country. South Carolina is in 7th place with the highest obesity rate. Over the year the rate has decrease in the state of South Caroline. Children obesity rate also decreased because Michelle Obama created Let’s Move. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let’s Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years; giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices; providing healthier foods in our schools; ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food; and, helping children become more physically active ( http://www.letsmove.gov/about).The …show more content…
For example, if I am 5 feet 8 inches and I am a 27 years old female my recommended weight is 180 lbs. but someone shorter than be considered obese. Exercise, a balanced diet, and no substance abuse are recommended to maintain a healthy nutritious diet. Taking a brief walk for 30 to 45 minutes for 3 to 5 days a week can help with weight lost. “Eat fewer calories than you burn, and the scale will respond. Calories are the name of the game when you 're trying to lose weight. Eat fewer calories than you burn, and the scale will respond. A 3,500-calorie deficit means 1 pound lost. A simple 500- to 1,000-calorie-per-day deficit equals 1 to 2 pounds per week, assuming you can muster enough energy and will power to do so (www.livestrong.com/article/192569-diet-fast-impact-u.s.-health/).” Learning how to eat all the correct serving in a meal can also help with weight lost; in addition to that it helps with improving with nutrition. Substance abuse can lead to health issues too. Try to receive special help with recovering from substance abuse. It helps with the constant struggle of the abuse and get you on the road to