Monday, April 9, 2012

Weight problems

Two thirds of all american adults are overweight. In the same population 15% are obese. The expense for the US as a whole to deal with weight issues is almost $300 billion. being overweight can lead to other health problems such as
  • type 2 diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • high cholesterol
  • bone and joint problems
  • asthma
  • restless or disordered sleep patterns
  • liver and gall bladder disease
  • depression and low self-esteem

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