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Obesity Facts and Statistics in America

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With the passing of the federal health care bill on Sunday, the general consensus for Americans will be shown in advocacy for eating more natural, organic and healthier foods to stifle the growth of obesity, especially in school aged children. Therefore, many people need an outlet to find research, information and statistics related to obesity and obesity related conditions. Here are some facts, figures and statistics related to obesity.

Obesity Facts

• 68% of American adults are classified as overweight.
• 33% of Americans are obese, which equals around 72 million people.
• If obesity grows like it has been doing, in ten years 43% of Americans will be overweight.
• Obesity is America's second most cause for premature death, the first is smoking.
• Obesity is linked to 70% of heart disease, and over 80% of type 2 diabetes.
• In general, people who are obese are likely to die 10 years earlier than healthier adults.
• Obesity accounts for around 10% of the nations health care spending, which amounts to $147 billion dollars annually.
• Health care costs for obese individuals are 42% more expensive, which is over $1,000 dollars more annually.

A greasy hamburger like this is fine once and awhile, but when consumed too frequently, big health problems can occur.

Childhood Obesity

One in three children are overweight (23 million) in America.

In all but three states, the percentage of obese children of all ages are 25%.

Over 80% of obese children will go on to be obese adults.

Today's generation of children are predicted to die at a younger age than their parents, which is the first for such a generation.

For further facts and information surrounding obesity, diabetes and school meals, check out the source of this information at Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution USA (there is a link to a PDF there on "Facts & Figures" of obesity, and other obesity related information of children and school meals).