Consumer Confusion On Carbs Contributing To Obesity
By Cindy Reed
The Obesity Epidemic Is Global
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight with over half a billion being obese. The rates have more than doubled.
In America, 70% of adults are overweight or obese. This health condition is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and some cancers. Annual medical costs of obesity surpass $140 million dollars. (more…)