Thanksgiving Day...

Thanksgiving Day is primarily celebrated in the United States and Canada. Families come together this day to give thanks and express gratitude. I love the concept of Thanksgiving, but more often than not we over eat during this holiday. I was one of the millions of American’s who would stuff our faces until our stomachs hurt. American’s are struggling with problems of obesity. We are an overweight nation and the statistics are alarming. 3.8 million people are over 300 pounds, over 400,000 people (mostly males) carry over 400 pounds. On Thanksgiving Day, we should eat more healthy snacks and side-dishes. Remember, we are here to love one another, give thanks and express our gratitude. I no longer stuff my face, during this holiday. I fill my plate with more fruits, veggies and less turkey. Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and sharing time with loved ones. The food is just the backdrop

The National Center for Health statistics has been tracking America’s obesity problem for over four decades. The following statistics support the growing concern regarding the obesity problem in America.

- Between 1962 and the year 2000, the number of obese Americans grew from 13% to an alarming 31% of the population.
- 63% of Americans are overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) in excess of 25.0.
- 31% are obese with a BMI in excess of 30.0.
- Childhood obesity in the United States has more than tripled in the past two decades.
- According to the U.S. Surgeon General report obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths every year.

God Bless,
Tiffany Dejon