subject: Health Risks Associated With Being Overweight [print this page] Dr. Kenneth Ross, a Chiropractor in Altamonte Springs, FL, offers weight loss & nutritional support to his clients & his community to attack the obesity issue right up front and educate others about the importance of weight loss in our spreading bad habits!
Today 34% of Americans are very overweight. Obesity is considered as having a Body Mass Index of over 30. Since 1980, obesity in adults over 20 has doubled and almost 20% of our children are overweight or obese. Check out our website specifically targeting weight loss: http://www.altamontespringsweightlosscenter.com/
Chronic diseases, associated with cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke), cancer (some types) and diabetes are all major leading causes of death in this country. In addition hypertension, gallbladder disease, osteoporosis and sleep problems are also associated with obesity. This is only a partial list of medical complications of obesity.
The highest regions of the country for obesity are in the south, southeast, and the mid-western areas of the United States.
Good nutrition and optimum weight affects everything in our lives and allows us to enjoy a good quality of life. Combined with exercise, you can see a dramatic increase in your health and decrease of chronic diseases associated with obesity.
Getting fit is essential to your overall health in allowing you to do the things you want to do for the rest of your life. As a physician, I am concerned about the growing problem of obesity and want you to join me and my staff for a brief view of the snippet videos series 1-8 on Weight Loss on our website under the Weight Loss Tab. http://www.drkross.com
Dr. Ross educates you about proper nutrition, eating habits and exercise that results in loosing weight and keeping it off. You get a personal weight loss coach to make sure you achieve your goals. Whether you need to lose 10 lbs or 100 lbs, you have an equal chance to win.
