Grace and peace be unto you.
As we continue black history month we are going to look at one of the major issues that continue to plague the African American community.
Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Obesity is a problem in the African American community and is related to conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Obesity is common, serious, and costly. The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008.
- African Americans are nearly 1.5 times as likely to have obesity as compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
- From 2011-2014, the prevalence of obesity among African Americans was 48% compared to 35% of non-Hispanic Whites.
- African Americans eat fewer vegetables than other racial/ethnic groups but eat similar amounts of fruit as non-Hispanic Whites.
- More than half (56%) of African American adults 18 years of age and older do not meet the aerobic component of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines.
And as always remember to...live Blessed
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