To me, wellness is being able to go thru life vibrantly even if that means managaing health concerns. To be able to actively play with my children and now grandchildren and hopefully great grandchildren some day.
Why Is America In Need Of Wellness Today?
“On the whole, Americans are more unhealthy than ever before,” says Dr. David Heber, Director of Center of Human Nutrition at UCLA and Nutrition Consultant for the tv show The Biggest Loser.
“Poor nutrition,stress, pollution and other factors continue to increase the risks of a variety of illnesses and obesity.”
America’s Vital Statistics • The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion states that dietary factors are associated with four of the ten leading causes of death in the United States: • Heart Disease • Cancer • Stroke • Diabetes† †The Journal of the American Medical Association cites that diabetes deaths have risen 45% from 1970 - 2002 and reasoned that America’s obesity problem could be boosting diabetes deaths. • 50% or more of these deaths are diet-related. • 70% of all doctor visits are from diet-related conditions with the #1 complaint being fatigue. • 65% of the US population is overweight in addition to the 25% of children between the ages of 6 and 19 who are overweight. • The American Obesity Association (AOA) also reports that being overweight during childhood and particularly adolescence is related to increased morbidity and mortality in later life. Adverse health effects associated with overweight children and adolescents are: • Asthma • Diabetes type 2 • Hypertension • Orthopedic complications • Psychosocial effects & stigma • Sleep apnea
FACTORS THAT IMPACT HEALTH • Fast food diets that are high in fat and low in nutrients. • Overly-processed, convenience foods. • Sedentary lifestyle. • Pollution. • Stress. • Certain medications. • Lack of dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables and whole grains. • Not enough healthy sources of protein in our diets to support healthy muscle and bone. • Lack of proper rest.
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