You Are Not Alone
You're not alone. And, it's not your fault. Being overweight does not represent a "character flaw." Rather, it's a medical condition that requires a medical approach for faster, healthier and better results.
The U.S. Surgeon General has recognized that obesity is the 2nd leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. and has issued a national call to action to address obesity as a public health issues.
National Trends
61% of adults in the United States are overweight or obese and an estimated 45 million American's diet each year. More specifically, 25% of adults in the United States are overweight, 26% are obese, 14% of adolescents (ages 12-19) are overweight and 13% of children (ages 6-11) are overweight. An estimated 120 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese.
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