Truths about Diet, Obesity, and $75 Billion
Sensible diet prevents obesity!
Healthy living prevents most diseases!
(Unfortunately, old age is not a disease.)
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. **
Dr. Miller is author of ""Easy Health Diet"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/diet.htm""Exercise for
Juniors to Seniors"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/JrSr.htmand numerous free articles on health http://articles.easyhealthdiet.com/
Seven of ten deaths are caused by preventable diseases.
"Modern" diets and supplements.Dr. Donald A. MillerFor the majority of people who don't raise their own foods, diets can be deficient in vitamins and minerals. In fact, it was the study of diet deficiencies in the USA and other countries that led to the creation of vitamin and mineral supplements.
Since my late youth, when I left the farm, I have included supplements in my diet. Now I take "therapeutic" blends of vitamins, helped by mineral tablets that are high in often neglected components, such as calcium and trace elements. I do NOT take "mega doses"; some vitamins are toxic at high levels.
But exercise caution. Supplement marketers have some of the most profitable markups short of prescription medicines. Read what you can learn on the internet searches, including reputable experts, such as http://mayoclinic.com.
Herbal foods and supplements are a totally unregulated part of the economy. Some pretty outlandish claims have been made. Some "miracle herbals" can actually be toxic.
From time to time, I might suggest makers of supplements that I think are worth visiting on the internet. Read what
you can find, and make informed choices.
I welcome comments from people who have good or bad experience from various supplement sources.
** Diet with FACTS, not MYTHS. **
Dr. Miller is author of ""Easy Health Diet"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/diet.htm""Exercise for
Juniors to Seniors"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/JrSr.htmand numerous free articles on health http://articles.easyhealthdiet.com/
Seven of ten deaths are caused by preventable diseases.
Healthy living prevents most diseases!
(Unfortunately, old age is not a disease.)
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. **
Dr. Miller is author of ""Easy Health Diet"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/diet.htm""Exercise for
Juniors to Seniors"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/JrSr.htmand numerous free articles on health http://articles.easyhealthdiet.com/
Seven of ten deaths are caused by preventable diseases.
"Modern" diets and supplements.Dr. Donald A. MillerFor the majority of people who don't raise their own foods, diets can be deficient in vitamins and minerals. In fact, it was the study of diet deficiencies in the USA and other countries that led to the creation of vitamin and mineral supplements.
Since my late youth, when I left the farm, I have included supplements in my diet. Now I take "therapeutic" blends of vitamins, helped by mineral tablets that are high in often neglected components, such as calcium and trace elements. I do NOT take "mega doses"; some vitamins are toxic at high levels.
But exercise caution. Supplement marketers have some of the most profitable markups short of prescription medicines. Read what you can learn on the internet searches, including reputable experts, such as http://mayoclinic.com.
Herbal foods and supplements are a totally unregulated part of the economy. Some pretty outlandish claims have been made. Some "miracle herbals" can actually be toxic.
From time to time, I might suggest makers of supplements that I think are worth visiting on the internet. Read what
you can find, and make informed choices.
I welcome comments from people who have good or bad experience from various supplement sources.
** Diet with FACTS, not MYTHS. **
Dr. Miller is author of ""Easy Health Diet"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/diet.htm""Exercise for
Juniors to Seniors"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/JrSr.htmand numerous free articles on health http://articles.easyhealthdiet.com/
Seven of ten deaths are caused by preventable diseases.
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