Obesity has been steadily increasing across the US and around the world for more than four decades. Beyond affecting daily life, it can also lead to serious health problems such as:
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes
- High Blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart disease and stroke
- Gallbladder Disease
- Breathing and sleep issues, including sleep apnea
- Osteoarthritis
- Certain types of cancer.