There are over 34 million American adults who care concidered obese. Another 45 million are overweight.
Weight loss is a national obsession.
The answers to weight control aren't simple. Weight control today is a strategy of prevention lifestyle, change in behavior modication, an attitude of keeping control of weight and good health. Weight loss is a component of a sound nutritious eating plan, rather than a try at the latest fad. People are becoming more motivated for health reasons to lose weight and want to change their way of eating to insure both looks and health. As many as 300,000 people die every year of illnesses linked to obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.