Newest Top Doc, is Taking on an Epidemic: Obesity

Image via WikipediaSurgeon General Regina Benjamin has her work cut out for her. As the nation’s newest top doc, Benjamin is taking on an epidemic: obesity. The good news is that she’s not alone. Everyone from the Obamas, the Clintons and organizations like the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and a cadre of other big names have joined the fight. With one in three U.S. children and 67 percent of adults considered overweight or obese, it may indeed take a village to combat the problem

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Your Health, Your Choice

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I'm concerned about the health and fitness of America. Over 30 percent of our population is obese, not just overweight but obese. That's a shocking figure. That means one-third of our population will most likely not live past age 70 and if they do they will be in poor health.

Even of more concern is that most people know what they a have to do in order to lose and maintain a healthy weight but they just don't do it. That means that they choose not to be healthy.

Life is all about choices and the consequences of the those choices. It's really very simple. Choose to be healthy and you will develop healthy habits and improve both your lifespan and the quality of your life. If not for yourself, then for those who love and depend on you.

Obesity the New Health Epidemic

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I just got back from a family vacation and we had a wonderful time. Unfortunately, I can't shake the shock of being at the pool and seeing so many obese people. I don't think people realize how badly that being overweight impacts their lives. First, being obese shortens your life span; you can rarely expect to live past 70 years. Secondly, if you are obese you can expect a poor quality of life; diabetes, aching joints, low energy, etc.... Thirdly, and the saddest thing about obesity is it is a lifestyle choice.