Being Overweight
People come in different shapes and sizes and we have many different ways to describe body shapes: lanky, willowy, stick thin, fat, round, short, cuddly, roly- poly etc. In terms of attractiveness again there is a shape that is deemed to be perfect for everyone. Some people like 'size zero' others have a preference for 'love handles'. However, in terms of health it cannot be down to personal preference.
The World Health Organization predicts there will be 2.3 billion overweight adults in the world by 2015 and more than 700 million of them will be obese.
Reports show that for the first time in history the majority of adults in America are overweight and type 2 diabetes, which usually develops in obese people in later life, has been found in teenagers. Statistics are not much better in Russia and the UK.
Experts say that a combination of bad diet and lack of exercise is making obesity a serious threat in the UK.
People come in different shapes and sizes and we have many different ways to describe body shapes: lanky, willowy, stick thin, fat, round, short, cuddly, roly- poly etc. In terms of attractiveness again there is a shape that is deemed to be perfect for everyone. Some people like 'size zero' others have a preference for 'love handles'. However, in terms of health it cannot be down to personal preference.
The World Health Organization predicts there will be 2.3 billion overweight adults in the world by 2015 and more than 700 million of them will be obese.
Reports show that for the first time in history the majority of adults in America are overweight and type 2 diabetes, which usually develops in obese people in later life, has been found in teenagers. Statistics are not much better in Russia and the UK.
Experts say that a combination of bad diet and lack of exercise is making obesity a serious threat in the UK.