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OBESITY
OBESITY RATES DOUBLE
Since the 70’s obesity rates have doubled.
65% of females have a chance of being obese.
71% of males have a risk of being obese or having an unhealthy BMI.
WHAT DOES YOUR DEMOGRAPHIC SAY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH?
Researchers have found higher obesity rates prevalent in certain demographics. For example Females and African
Americans are much more likely to be obese.
LIFE EXPECTANCY
Due to the eating habits of Americans , they have a lower life expectancy than the rest of the developed world. The US. Ranks number 27th for life expectancy.
EAT THE MEDITERRANEAN WAY
Research shows that people who follow the Mediterranean diet are
healthier and live longer.
THE FUNDAMENTALS
Eat more berries and nuts.Replace red meat with fish and poultry.Reduce your portion sizes.Base your meals on the fruits, nuts, and grains.
BENEFITS
Lowered risk of cancer.
Lowered risk of heart disease.
Lowered risk of Parkinson's disease.
A better looking and feeling body.
SOURCES
Frac.comwww.alternate.orgwww.everydayhealth .comwww.mayoclinic.org
Personal expertCameron Corbat ( Dietetics student at CMU)