Obesity Prevalence in 2016 Varies Across States and Territories: All states had more than 20% of adults with obesity.
www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html
Having a healthy diet pattern and regular physical activity is also important for long term health benefits and prevention of chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease… People who have obesity, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including the following:
- All-causes of death (mortality)
- High blood pressure (Hypertension)
- High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)
- Sleep apnea and breathing problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, colon, kidney, gallbladder, and liver)
- Low quality of life
- Mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders
- Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning
www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes.html#Consequences
The medical care costs of obesity in the United States are high. In 2008 dollars, these costs were estimated to be $147,000,000,000.
Make America Fit Again!
When a liberal cries about the new food stamp program, just show them this youtube video- “it’s free Swipe Yo EBT”
Donald Trump’s food stamp plan enrages liberals; FOOD, NOT ‘FOOD STAMPS’
Food Stamp Fraud loophole accounts for more than half of ALL EBT purchases.
The Trump Administration’s plan for revamping food stamps
DH
Perhaps to some degree the quality of tap water needs to be addressed.
Jungle bunnies.
Come on man! Soft drinks and laundry detergent are the universal currency of choice among the less fortunate. They use their SNAP benefits to buy sodas which they take to the liquor store to trade for cigarettes and booze. Is everybody this clueless?
….. and tattoos/piercings.