It’s no secret that obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. And the problem isn’t just limited to adults; childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past three decades.
The good news is that even modest weight loss can improve your health. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), losing just 5-10% of your body weight can lower your risk for developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Here, we will discuss the ways to lose 20 pounds.
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