Unhealthy Facts

Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of
death in America.  23.6 million
Americans have diabetes, which
equals almost 8% of the population.
Total health care and related costs
for the treatment of diabetes is $174
BILLION.  Type 2 diabetes is
preventable and treatable with proper
diet and exercise. Obesity and lack
of exercise are the most common
causes of Type 2 diabetes.

A recent report stated that in
Memphis and Shelby County, TN
65% of the population is either
overweight or obese.

According to the CDC, only 25% of
Americans are getting the
recommended 5 or more servings of
fruits and vegetables a day and that
only 29% of Americans are getting
20 minutes of exercise a day, 3 or
more times a week.  Is it any wonder
that we are unhealthy?



Americans eat way too much fast
food and processed food.  Even
salads can contain as much, or more,
 calories, fat, and sodium as a bacon
cheeseburger and French fries! 


In the book Eat, Drink, and Be
Healthy, that other than NOT
SMOKING, maintaining a proper
weight and BMI is the best thing you
can do for your health!

Here is a list of 20 Salads Worse Than a Whopper! 
Also, check out the recent list ofThe 30 Worst Foods in America!
 
Also read the 20 Worst Restaurant Foods in America.

Also check out the 50 BEST snack foods in America.