Changing the Weight of the Nation
Today we are faced with an epidemic of obesity, surrounded by influences that make us more sedentary and by forces that entice us to eat more. Studies show that despite the fact that people are more concerned than ever before about making healthy food choices, they are confused by conflicting messages.
Being overweight is a family affair. It’s not just about esthetics. It puts you at increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, various cancers and sleep apnea. The cost of managing these conditions is astronomical. According to the Centre for Science in the Public Interest “Diet-related chronic diseases may be the biggest avoidable threat to the health of Canadians and the sustainability of Medicare.”
We ALL need to take charge of our health, to stop the wave that is increasing the weight of our nation.
You will discover the trends that have led to the epidemic of obesity, and how to avoid them in the future.
In this thought-provoking insightful presentation you will learn how to:
- eat strategically smart to delay hunger pangs, increase your metabolic rate and feel in control
- manage portions, budget fat and still eat the foods you love
- shop smart and read labels
- feed your family … even on the run.
- become a role model to those around you so that together we can change the weight of the nation!
