According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
It seems we have become a nation of couch potatoes, a silly term with a serious meaning: those who consume more calories than they burn with physical activity. The result is often obesity.
Why is this a Problem?
Being overweight or obese can lead to serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and even some types of cancer (like breast, colon, kidney). Many overweight people suffer from lack of energy and joint problems, too.
How Can We Fix This?
You are about to begin an investigation into the causes and solutions to this national health crisis. Follow the steps in the menu to the left, reading directions carefully to build your knowledge and case file. As a Nutritional Investigator, it's up to you to save our nation from the obesity epidemic. Let's get started!
- More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese.
- More than 1 in 3 adults are considered to be obese.
- More than 1 in 20 adults are considered to have extreme obesity.
- About one-third of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be overweight or obese.
- More than 1 in 6 children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be obese.
It seems we have become a nation of couch potatoes, a silly term with a serious meaning: those who consume more calories than they burn with physical activity. The result is often obesity.
Why is this a Problem?
Being overweight or obese can lead to serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and even some types of cancer (like breast, colon, kidney). Many overweight people suffer from lack of energy and joint problems, too.
How Can We Fix This?
You are about to begin an investigation into the causes and solutions to this national health crisis. Follow the steps in the menu to the left, reading directions carefully to build your knowledge and case file. As a Nutritional Investigator, it's up to you to save our nation from the obesity epidemic. Let's get started!