We are moving more but our belts are still expanding!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 31% of Americans over the age of 30 were considered obese last year. That's an increase from 19% in 1997. This is despite more Americans getting the recommended amount of physical activity.
Today, almost 54% of Americans meet the US government’s aerobic exercise recommendation, which calls for 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity workouts or 75 minutes a week of more intense exercise.
Dr. Sharon Bergquist with Emory University Hospital in Atlanta says, " I think when you look at obesity, about 70 to 80 percent is probably driven by what you put in your mouth."
Unhealthy weight gain is a key contributor to heart disease, high blood pressure, risk of stroke, and type 2 diabetes.