> Obesity is an epidemic in the United States and in other developed
> countries. More than half of Americans are overweight—including at
> least 1 in 5 children. Nearly one third are obese. Obesity is on the
> rise in our society because food is abundant and physical activity is
> optional....
>
> Why not try this?
> Take a tape measurement and measure the bulge of your stomach*:
> Male should be less than 94cm (37 inches) -  {Mine is 85cm - 33.46
> inches}
> Female - less than 80 cm (31.5 inches).
>
> If your measurement is more than the above... you may need to consult
> your family physician to check if you are over weight...
>
> If you are over weight, you are more likely to develop type 2
> diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides,
> coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and sleep apnea, among other
> conditions.
> If you lose weight, your risk for these conditions is reduced.
>
> *Where you carry body fat is important.
> If fat builds up mostly around your stomach (sometimes called apple-
> shaped), you are at greater risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood
> pressure, high cholesterol, and coronary artery disease than people
> who are lean or people with fat around the hips (sometimes called pear-
> shaped).
>
> More later..