According to a WebMD article, a Gallup survey of about 1000 individuals has only confirmed what has become increasingly obvious: More Americans are getting heavier but fewer are making exercise a regular part of their lives.

With nearly 6 in 10 either overweight or obese,

Nearly 60% said they would “like to lose weight.” But only 28% said “yes” when asked if they were currently “seriously trying to lose weight.”

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on five or more days of the week. The article also mentions a few examples of moderate-intensity physical activities like examples of moderate-intensity physical activities like : Walking at a moderate or brisk pace of 3 to 4.5 miles per hour on a level surface and Hiking.

Read the entire article and get started at bucking the trend: we can easily conquer obesity with a healthful diet and regular exercise.

Be healthy.

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