The prevention of obesity will never happen without self-awareness about the causes of obesity.
Did you know that he weighed in 1957, a fast-food burgers just 1 ounce, and consisted of 210 calories. Now 35 years later, the same fast-food burger now weighs 6 ounces and is made up of 618 calories. Well, this is an increase of 408 calories for the same meal. Lets face it, fat tastes good! The prevention of overweight is not easy with the huge portions we have passedrestaurants.
Fast Food Mania
In regards to the fast food mania that is going on today, here are some interesting facts. Back in 1972, we spent billion a year on fast food. In 2009 we spent more than 0 billion.. That works out to be about ,600,000 per hour that the American public spends on fast food.
Are You Consuming Liquid Candy via Soft Drinks?
Now how about liquid candy, which many refer to as soft drinks, if we review history, in 1894 a particular cola consisted of just 6.5 ounces and contained 79 calories. Presently, it consists of 20 ounces and contains 250 calories. Knowing these facts, listen to this. David Ludwig, director of the Obesity Program at Children's Hospital Boston, says his research shows that "for every additional serving of soft drink a day, a child's risk of becoming obese increases by 60 percent."
As parents, how many of you view soft drinks as a form of "Liquid Base Sugar"?
If you're not concerned you should be. Research shows that 56 percent to 85 percent of children drink sodas every day.
Teenage boys drink, on average, three sugared soft drinks a day; even preschool age children drink 7 ounces. Soft drinks have replaced milk in many young children's diets.
Americans consume the equivalent of 20 to 33 teaspoons of sugar per person per day. Around 30 percent of it is in soft drinks, but it is also the number one additive.
The Dangers of Energy Drinks
Today most people are aware of "Energy Drinks", like Red Bull, Monster, Rock Star, Amazon Energy Drink, Jolt Energy and many, many more. Why do they refer to these beverages as an Energy Drink?
First of all, the average amount of sugar per 8 oz. serving of these energy drinks is between 25 - 30 grams and they are also loaded with caffeine.
According to Australian medical researchers studies, these caffeine loaded beverages popular with university students and adrenaline sport fans to give them "wings", caused the blood to become sticky, a precursor to cardiovascular problems such as stroke.
One Hour After Consuming An Energy Drink
Studies also indicated that one hour after drinking one of these energy drinks, the person's blood system was no longer normal. They were abnormal like one would expect in a patient with cardiovascular disease.
One particular energy drink is banned in Norway, Uruguay and Denmark because of health risks listed on its cans.
Childhood Obesity
In conclusion let me say this, if you really wish to prevent childhood obesity, and if you care about your family members and friends, educate yourself on the health challenges that we face with "Fast-Foods and Liquid Candy Soft Drinks". It has been stated that our children today will be the first generation not to out live their parents. Why? Obesity is the number one cause as far as I am concerned. I encourage you to take charge of the health of your family and lets all learn to prevent obesity!
