Obesity has become a
national epidemic, which currently consumes a large segment of the United
States' population; according to the CDC more than 72 million adults are obese.
“In 2009, about, 4 million more adults were obese than in 2007.
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| Obesity Paradox |
In every state, more than
15% of adults are obese and in nine states, over 30% of adults are obese”.
Obesity is defined as having excess of adipose tissue (Body fat). Body fat can
be calculated by using a height to weight ratio a value known as Body Mass
Index (BMI). Obesity can lead to numerous co-morbid conditions. Obesity
reduction is a health initiative that should be a priority to health care
providers and society. Obesity is now categorized as a disease. Though this
classification has been delineated by the CDC many providers do not manage
Obesity as a disease. Obesity and cardiovascular conditions significantly
impact the quality of life of society. In Healthy People 2020, the Department
of Health and Human Services [DHHS] lists both cardiovascular disease and
obesity as health initiatives in the population (DHHS). Read more>>>>>>>
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