Lose WeightObesity Rates Have Stabilized
Researchers periodically evaluate data from NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey). Recently rates of obesity were compared over the past 50 years.
Between 1960-1980 the number of adults who were obese stayed relatively stable. Between 1976-1980 and 1988-1994 data the number of obese adults in the US increased 8 percentage points. Then between 1999-2000 data reported further increases in the number of U.S. obese adults.
Well, the latest research has been analyzed again and the good news is that the percentage of obese women did not significantly increase between 1999 and 2008.
If obesity is no longer increasing, that is great news; but with 68% of U.S. adults overweight or obese, it’s still important to take steps to lose the extra pounds. Obesity is a major health risk, increasing risk for many diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
Tired of changes that don't last?
Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) between 25-29.9.
Obesity is defined as a body mass index above 30.0.
Don’t know where you fall? Here’s how to calculate your BMI:
Weight divided by height divided by height x 703 = BMI
Here’s an example:
Height = 64 inches
Weight = 150 pounds
150 divided by 64 divided by 64 x 703 = 25.7 (overweight)
Have you been successful losing weight? I’d love to hear your story. You can share your story in a comment below.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
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