The United States is battling multiple health concerns in people directly connected to over-eating and the subsequent imbalanced nutrition. All human beings build their own nutritional regimen through food choices. These are primarily purchased based upon preferences (organic, non-GMO, cost, nutritional claim, “free of” claims, etc.), but run through the sieve of appearance, aroma, taste and food memory. The impact of choices is often not felt for years. Unfortunately, an abrupt health condition pops up at a doctor’s visit, leading to rapid health adjustments and dietary change. So many health conditions have weight management at their core.
In 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that obesity prevalence impacts one in five adults but is as high as 36% in some regions of the country. Obesity is measured with body mass index. If the person has a BMI of 25 to 29.9, they are considered overweight. If they have a BMI over 30.0, they are considered obese.
