Obesity Quotes

Whole-grain foods contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and other things that are removed during refining. We recommend that whole grain intake should start from a very young age to develop a healthy lifestyle. Cardiovascular changes and diabetes risk are starting to occur earlier now, especially due to the obesity epidemic. - Nadine Sahyoun

While we've heard a lot about the problem of obesity, only recently communities, schools and workplaces are starting to intervene and impact the way we live. Until we really change the education factor and say, look this is what you need to do to be healthy we're not going to see a real change. - Beth Trapani

While these findings may be somewhat discouraging news for those wishing to reverse obesity through dietary interventions, they also highlight the importance of exercise. - Deborah Muoio

While approximately one in every 400 children and adolescents have Type I diabetes; recent Government reports indicate that one in every three children born in 2000 will suffer from obesity, which as noted is a predominant Type II precursor. - Tim Holden

Where you find obesity, you'll find poverty. It's a reflection of the South's struggle to raise its standard of living. - Bill Ferris