Obesity in America

According to the statistics on obesity in America, at least 68% of Americans are overweight.! Of these people at least 2-3% are considered morbidly obese and require surgery for their survival. This statistic is astounding and has been confirmed by the National Institute of Diabetes. We are in the middle of an obesity epidemic in the United States! More than one out of three people is overweight.  This can and will lead to future health problems. The American Heart Association stated that  Obesity is on the top of the list as a major heart attack risk factor. Not only can obesity be linked to heart attacks , but strokes, high blood pressure, type 2 Diabetes, and cancer can also be added to the list. Other diseases related to obesity include depression, and cardiovascular disease.

Obesity does not discriminate based on race or gender or even age. Childhood obesity is the most heart breaking.  There has been an astounding increase in childhood obesity in the last ten years. Technology, fast food, and the supersized mentality are contributing factors for childhood obesity. Our children are less active now than they have ever been. Video games and television help to keep our childern from being active outdoors. According to the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and My.WebMD.com website, over 25% of children in the United States are obese. Children who suffer from childhood obesity are more likely to suffer from adult obesity than children who have a healthy body weight. Over 85% of children diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes are obese. Children should not have to suffer from this disease. Parents should take an active role in raising children to be healthy conscious individuals so they will be less likely to suffer from these diseases. Obesity not only can cause early childhood diabetes,but can be damaging to the self esteem of these children.

The Monster Thickburger contains 1,410 calories 107 grams of fat and 2740 mg of sodium.

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