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Government Efforts … and Chubby Children

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Government Efforts … and Chubby Children.

What kind of LEGACY is America leaving for its children health-wise?

How has 15 years of GOVERNMENT focused efforts impacted obesity rates?

And what does this all mean for Wellness Care Providers?

It is very obvious that Americans are awakened and motivated to make lifestyle changes in many different ways. Some like to see proof through before and after pictures. Others want to learn the science. Some folks get stirred into action after getting a concerning diagnosis by their doctor. Then there are those who pay attention to statistics and trends. Numbers grab their attention. That is what we are sharing in this piece.

ALL obesity and the way it affects ALL Americans is concerning to ALL of us who work daily to lead people toward wellness – including trying to impact the staggering obesity epidemic. Perhaps the most concerning of the current obesity stats and trends are those related to American children.

  • Ever wonder how your state’s childhood obesity rate stacks up?

Well, there’s a simple way to do that. We found some information on a website called “The State of Obesity”. It has a tag line of “Better Policies for Healthier America” and it really grabbed our attention. The website is www.stateofobesity.com and it has studies and resources designed to simply and clearly outline obesity related facts. When it comes to children and obesity you can quickly learn about your own state’s status. Click on this link:

https://stateofobesity.org/children1017/

When you do, it will look like this:

Then, click on your state to see where your state ranks. When you do this, you will likely be impacted by the numbers. It’s really sad to see the direction our country is moving. And it’s disturbing to think about the individual children who are staring a difficult, emotional, frustrating and un-healthy future right in the face. The trends are simply not in their favor.

An October 2017 article on CNN.com* made these statements:

  • The United States will not be escaping the obesity epidemic crisis anytime soon: Nearly 40% of adults and 19% of youth are obese, the highest rate the country has ever seen in all adults, according to research released Friday by the National Center for Health Statistics.
  • What is “very striking” about this information is that there has been a 30% increase in adult obesity and 33% increase in youth obesity from 1999-2000 data to 2015-16, despite government-focused efforts to address the issue, according to Michael W. Long, assistant professor at the Milken Institute of School Public Health at George Washington University.
  • Have you ever stopped to consider the OPPORTUNITY to serve (and earn) on a bigger level by helping these people?
  • The opportunity and people seeking a solution is truly sitting right under your nose as a provider?
  • The numbers ARE in favor for those choosing to constructively battle this epidemic!

At some point, the people you care for and live in community with WILL be seeking a real solution. Many of them will realize they need to get serious about weight loss for themselves (and for their children’s health, well-being and future!). They wake up. If provided a legit solution they WILL choose it and commit to a focused lifestyle change. It makes sense to people that they should pick one which has repeatedly proven successful, involves science and has a stellar support model built into it.

  • That’s exactly what the Activate Metabolic Program entails.

As a group of doctors and other clinicians, we refuse to be a part of the unfortunate trends. And, we are committed to helping others NOT be! If you are awakened, motivated and ready to create a different future for your patients and your community simply click or call to learn how YOU can join our family! And let’s get to work!

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