Friday, February 25, 2005

Overfatness is a serious problem

Overfatness and obesity are on the rise among U.S. citizens. According to the American Obesity Association, severe obesity is now at 4.7%. That's up from the 2.9% reported in the 1988-1994 National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among adults who are 20 years old and older, 64.5% are overweight, and 30.5% are considered obese.

You know, I've been in public health a while, and I've never heard the term "overfatness." It should definitely be used more often. Can't you hear it as a common term? "I'm not obese, I'm just overfat." hahahha

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