Obesity rates are increasing exponentially worldwide in adults and children. It is a common and costly health issue that increases risk for stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
This preventable condition affects more than 36.5% of adults and 17% of youth in the United States and with an annual cost of 147 billion dollars.
The current fast-paced lifestyle has caused a change in dietary and physical patterns which have had an effect on the overall weight of the population.
A body mass index (BMI) greater or equal to 25 is considered overweight and BMI greater or equal to 30 is considered obese.
