Shakerela Health Design

this week it was announced that obesity rates are continuing to increase. Although this data came out of the US, it means that Worldwide rates are increasing as well. The US is simply a cross section of the what's going on in the world.

Adult obesity rates increased in 23 U.S. states last year and did not fall in a single state, an annual survey released on July 1 found. Adult obesity rates now exceed 25% in 31 states, up from 28 states last year and 19 the year before that.

The problem appears destined to continue worsening, too, the report indicates. Among children 10-17, about 30% are overweight or obese in 30 states, says the survey, which also examined youth this time around. Study after study has found that overweight children are more likely to become obese as adults, and obese children are almost certain to remain that way.

Even more reason to focus on healthy eating and physical activity. Make sure to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, control your calories within a reasonable amount somewhere around 2,000 calories/daily. also supplementing with nutrients if you are deficient in those nutrients in the daily diet is important...think of supplements as your "Nutritional Safety Net".

Wishing you all the best of heath!
Dr. Luigi