Obesity Rates Over Time
The beginning of the movie states that obesity is measured by having a BMI of 30 or more. Now we all know that there are problems with the whole BMI scale which may explain why the numbers seem to be higher than what they might really be. (If you want to read more about some of the problems with the BMI scale, see this post: The BMI Myth)
Even if there are problems with the BMI scale, obesity and being overweight in general is a growing concern that people should take more seriously. We only hope that some of the information on this site and the others that we refer to can help with the overall problem.
Here’s the link to the video/chart from MSN: Obesity in America
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I think this point is so valid. It is sad how addictive television watching and spending too much time on the internet has become. People look to easily for the quick fix and many kids get that with chips and desserts and not fruits and vegetables.
Thanks Cade!
There are definitely a lot of changes that people need to start making. It’s really a sad reflection on our society.
In a college econ class I wrote a whole research paper to the rise of type II diabetes and the causes. You should see the statistics on high fructose corn syrup consumption over the last 20 years! No surprise we’re all getting a little too chubby for our own good.
Hey Mark, I’d be interested to hear some of the stats if you can remember any of them. For those who haven’t seen “Super-Size Me”, you really should. They talk a lot about the increase of sugar in our diets as well. Definitely not a good thing!
Over time I really think it’s going to get a lot worse. Obesity is really taking this nation by storm, and the McDonalds and Taco Bells that keep opening up don’t help it.