These truths should be self evident.



Yet recent shock headlines tell us that "medical problems

caused by obesity are costing U.S. tax payers $75 billion

per year".

The human body is a biological machine. We all know that

overloading a mechanical machine can cause it to break

down, yet we allow ourselves to overload our hearts,

joints, and more. Moderate exercise helps "tune up" the

machines we live in.

Think about it. Many injuries are a direct consequence of

being over weight and under exercised!

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells

us, "Seven of 10 deaths, or more than 1.7 million each year,

are caused by chronic diseases."

and

that the major risk factors for chronic diseases are

"tobacco use, poor nutrition, and lack of physical activity"

with

"Obesity is a major contributor to heart disease, diabetes,

arthritis, and some types of cancer. Recent estimates

suggest that obesity is associated with 300,000 deaths

annually, second only to tobacco related deaths."

"Type 2 diabetes, a major consequence of obesity, has also

reached epidemic proportions over the last 10 years." In

fact, "adult onset diabetes" is increasing among teens and

pre adolescents.

Apparently the CDC thinks the commercial food industry does

a better job on shaping public opinion than do family

discussions. Therefore, they are sponsoring public school

initiatives to help children, and their parents, become

better educated.

If you have access to the internet, you don't have to wait

for the CDC education programs. Do your own news watch and

research.

"Greedy drug companies" have been blamed for our rising

health care cost. Perhaps we should look to ourselves for

part of the cause.

Want some help on getting started?

Read "Easy Health Diet" by Dr. Donald A. Miller.

This includes tips for on-line research, as well as much

diet and health information, with sources.

** Diet with FACTS, not MYTHS. **