A temporary ceasefire has been called. The casualties in America's War on Obesity have leveled off. As of today, One third of Americans are afflicted with obesity. Those numbers seemed to be holding. Remember, the next time you see a trio of people, one of those people is probably suffering from obesity.
The symptoms of Obesity Include: (These are real symptoms)
- Large Body in Relation to Frame
- Difficulty in Doing Everyday Activities
- Lethargy
- Breathlessness
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has found that only Seventy-Two Million people suffer from obesity. "It could be worse" said a CDC spokesperson. "But I will take no chances. I am sequestering myself to the countryside, lIke Isaac Newton did during the Great Plague. There is a Soloflex there. I will be safe."
In 1980, only 15% of Americans were obese. That was long before Cheeseburgers were weighed by the half pound, long before the fourth and fifth meals were invented and even before soda pop was sold to individual drinkers by the liter.
Why are obesity rates leveling off now?
"My theory," said a Bariatric Surgeon, "Is that the nation has filled up on turkey at Thanksgiving and can no longer gorge themselves on Saltwater Taffy, Cotton Candy and Swizzle Sticks. They can't eat another bite. The nation is stuffed."
Treatments for obesity vary. Usually a primary caregiver such as an Internist, Family Physician or, in the case of children, a Pediatrician can prescribe a long-term diet and exercise plan. If the obesity is severe, a Bariatric Surgeon may need to be consulted.
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