A study was released from the University of South Carolina and released in the American Medical Journal that showed that over the past 20 years Americans have developed a less healthy life-style despite being inundated with much data about the medical riskes associated with weight problems. A survey was administered to Americans in the 1980s and and the same survey was given from 2002-2006. The survey was basically 5 points asking for information about smoking, drinking, exercising, and consuming foods that were "healthier".
Here is some of the data: Now, only 8% of Americans surveyed check off positively on all 5 issues as oppoed to 16% 20 years ago. The obesity rate is 36% now as oppoed to 28% in the 1980s. LESS people exercise regularly now than 20 years ago.
Why, despite the increased knowledge we have now associated weight with illness are we actually becoming heavier? More tomorrow. Hve a great Saturday.
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