"Since the 1970's rates of obesity have more than tripled, causing nearly 1in 5 cancer deaths and $50 billion in healthcare spending according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
A couple thoughts come to mind. As I discuss in more depth in my book
it appears our nation's war on obesity is creating it rather than curing
it, mainly due to the effects of yo-yo dieting.
Next, if one follows the logic and math of the statement then it should read:
4 out of every 5 cancer deaths are caused by the non-obese costing $200 billion in healthcare spending.
Hmmmmm...
Or look at it this way. Current statistics say about 33% of the country is obese. Again, that statement should read :
67% of the country's population (non-obese) cause 80% of the nation's cancer deaths while 33% of the country's population (obese) cause only 20% of the nation's cancer deaths.
Again, hmmmmm...
As much as the multi-billion dollar diet and fitness industry want to demonize and scare fat folks, the numbers don't really support their agenda.
There can be serious health consequences involved in weight loss. Let's have a rational, national conversation on weight and health, not one driven by lies, false scare tactics and demonization.
Read A Fat Girl's Manifesto to learn more.
Next, if one follows the logic and math of the statement then it should read:
4 out of every 5 cancer deaths are caused by the non-obese costing $200 billion in healthcare spending.
Hmmmmm...
Or look at it this way. Current statistics say about 33% of the country is obese. Again, that statement should read :
67% of the country's population (non-obese) cause 80% of the nation's cancer deaths while 33% of the country's population (obese) cause only 20% of the nation's cancer deaths.
Again, hmmmmm...
As much as the multi-billion dollar diet and fitness industry want to demonize and scare fat folks, the numbers don't really support their agenda.
There can be serious health consequences involved in weight loss. Let's have a rational, national conversation on weight and health, not one driven by lies, false scare tactics and demonization.
Read A Fat Girl's Manifesto to learn more.
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