Obesity is an epidemic in the United States.
Half of all American adults and nearly five million children are overweight. Millions of Americans are at elevated risk for heart disease and high cholesterol, blood pressure and insulin levels due to their diet. Fitness, B uild a Healthy Base and C hoose Sensibly. As ADA officially kicks off National Nutrition Month 2001 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., March 1-3, the nation s largest association of food and nutrition professionals urges Americans to make food and fitness fun by providing sensible guidelines for a healthy lifestyle.