A Growing Problem

A Growing Problem

• In the last 20 years, the prevalence of obesity in the United States doubled in adults. – National Center for Health Statistics, 2006
  
• Currently, 2 in 3 adults (66%) are overweight or obese.
  – National Center for Health Statistics, 2006
  
• Only 26% of U.S. adults engage in vigorous leisure-time physical activity three or more times per week (defined as periods of vigorous physical activity lasting 10 minutes or more).
  – National Center for Health Statistics, 2005