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- iHaveNet.com: Health
Sharon Palmer, R.D.
Most people realize that the world is in the middle of an obesity epidemic -- an estimated 300 million adults worldwide are overweight, putting themselves at risk for a slew of diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. But growing evidence indicates that many people don't want to face the facts about their personal obesity crisis. For decades, scientists have documented that people inaccurately perceive their own weight status. But in the past, women typically viewed themselves as being heavier than their bathroom scales indicated. Today, the tables have turned.
In a study published in the
And in a study published in the
The weight misperceptions don't stop with adults; of particular concern is parents' perception of their children's weight. Seventy percent of overweight/obese children were perceived as having normal weight by parents, according to a Norwegian study of 3,770 children aged 2-19 years old published in the
The lesson to be learned: if you or your child's weight falls above normal body mass index (BMI; to calculate your BMI, see www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/) face the facts and consult a health care professional to create a diet and exercise plan that will help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases.
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