American Waistlines Continue to Grow

American waistlines continue to grow

According to the Centers for Disease Control, obesity is now the number-one health threat in the United States.

At the American Dietetic Association’s recent Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in San Antonio, a panel of health professionals and nutrition and fitness experts discussed the growing obesity epidemic, which now affects more than 60 percent of Americans. Restaurant industry experts said that consumers have a personal responsibility for the foods they select to eat while dining out.  They also said most menus now offer healthier alternatives than in the past.

On the other hand, health-care professionals said they are focused on the growing size of portions at restaurants and on the food items offered.

Each of these is a potentially contributing factor to the obesity epidemic. But when all is said and done a healthful lifestyle, which includes regular physical activity with an eating pattern chosen for variety, balance and moderation makes all the difference for maintaining healthy weight.  

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