Obesity in the U.S.
- 178 lbs – Average weight, 40 lbs higher than the worldwide average.
- 35 – Percent of adults over the age of 20 who are obese.
- 20.6% – Percent of health expenses related to obesity (managing, health problems).
- 1/5 – Americans between the ages of 6 and 19 who are overweight.
- 42 – Percent of adults estimated to be obese by 2030.
- 11 – Percent of adults who will be at least 100 pounds overweight by 2030.
via Obesity by the Numbers: Shocking New Stats | Core Performance.
As an American this is embarrassing. Get off the couch people!
Some of us are trying. 🙂
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You’re doing a great job! Keep it up buddy. How many others are out there and never make an attempt?
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