- Over the past 30 years, the number of overweight children has doubled and the number of overweight teenagers has tripled.
- Studies show that individuals who are 20% or more overweight run a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some forms of cancer.
- The prevalence of diabetes increased by 33% in the past 20 years, due primarily to the increased number of overweight people.
- It takes approximately 20 minutes for your brain to know that your stomach is full.
- The majority of items in existing vending machines contribute to a variety of health issues including obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as well as behavioral issues such as hyperactivity, fatigue and aggression.
- Over 300,000 deaths per year are caused by poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity.
- One out of every three children born today will develop diabetes at some point in their lifetime if dietary trends continue as they are today.
- A can of soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar.
- In the US, the average adult drinks about 500 cans of soda a year.
- In the United States, obesity is second only to smoking as a cause of death.
- According to the Canadian Pediatric Society, most food advertising on children's TV shows is for fast foods, soft drinks, candy and pre-sweetened cereals.
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