According to the latest statistics, 70% of the US population is overweight, and 36% are obese. The American Medical Association (AMA) officially recognized obesity as a chronic disease in 2013. And for a good reason. According to official US Government data, excess weight and obesity can, over time, lead to many negative consequences:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Sleep apnea
- Metabolic syndrome
- Fatty liver diseases
- Osteoarthritis
- Gallbladder diseases
- Some cancers
- Kidney disease
- Pregnancy problems