An estimated one in three Americans has some
excess body fat. Excess body fat is linked to major physical threats
like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Weight management through reduction of excess
body fat plays a vital role in maintaining good health and fighting
disease. In fact, medical evidence shows that obesity poses a major
threat to health and longevity. Three out of four Americans die of either
heart disease or cancer each year and according to the National Health
and Nutrition Examination survey, approximately 80 percent of those
deaths are associated with life-style factors, including inactivity.
About 25 percent of all heart and blood vessel
problems are associated with obesity. Clinical studies have found a
relationship between excess body fat and the incidence of cancer. By
itself, body fat is thought to be a storage place for carcinogens (cancer-causing
chemicals) in both men and women.
Evidence shows that an active lifestyle helps
in reducing body fat and is associated with a reduced risk for some
types of cancers. For people with a family history of heart disease,
an active lifestyle can slow or stop the process for all but those with
serious genetic disorders.
The bottom line is that YES!, there are plenty
of dangers involved with a high fat diet. The good news is that by reversing
the cause you may have a great shot at brightening the effect.
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