disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis-related disabilities, and some heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis. …
June
Physical Activity and Nutrition: The extent of the problem
Adults, like children, need activity and good nutrition for their health
and well-being Today, according the American Public Health Association,
approximately two thirds of all American adults are overweight or obese
Adult Obesity:
Following dramatic increases in overweight and obesity among US
adults between 1987 and 2000, obesity has reached epidemic
proportions; over 45 million adults are obese
People who are overweight are at increased risk for heart disease,
high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis-related disabilities, and
some cancers
The estimated annual cost of obesity and overweight in the United
States is about 117 billion
Low Activity Levels:
Despite the proven benefits of physical activity, more than 60 of
American adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health
benefits
More than 25 are not active at all in their leisure time
Activity decreases with age and is less common among women than men
and among those with lower income and
less education
Poor Eating Habits:
We now know that good nutrition lowers the risk for many chronic
diseases, including heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer,
diabetes, and osteoporosis
For example, for at least 10 million Americans at risk for type II
diabetes, proper nutrition and physical activity can sharply lower
their chances of getting the disease
Only about one-fourth of US adults eat the recommended five or more
servings of fruits and vegetables each day
Source: National Education Association Health Information Network,
info@neahinorg
The vision of the Whitehall Cardiovascular Disease Task Force is to improve
the heart health of all Whitehall residents Please visit our website:
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Disease Control and Prevention CDC and administered by the Ohio
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