F A T  Facts

• In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food. In 2001, we spent $110 billion.

• Between 1962 and the year 2000, the number of obese Americans grew from 13% to 31% of the population.

• 3.8 million people are over 300 lbs, over 400,000 people (mostly males) carry over 400 lbs. The average adult female weighs 163 lbs.

• According to the Surgeon General report,
obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths
every year.

You are considered “overweight” if you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 to 30, and “obese” if your BMI is 30 or more. To calculate your BMI, you can go to webmd.com.

If your BMI is 25 or higher, you could be at risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, low-back pain, skin and psychological disorders.