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Why your health is the most important thing you will ignore all day

by Ignite Raleigh on Apr 27, 2010

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Who has time? Busy lives Starting and stopping many tasks
Instant Knowledge Instant Food Instant Communication. No instant exercise. Walking 30 minutes can not be done in 3 inside of a microwave
Our work styles are changing. Sitting at a desk Working on a computer. Stressful with no physical relief
Our recreation times are changing Facebook Twitter Television Video Games Internet Surfing These are good hobbies for the brain, less so for the body
How we live is changing. We drive to work, to shopping and to the gym. We drive to the gym to walk on a treadmill.
Here is a map showing obesity trends. Notice the western states have less obesity right now.
Here is a map showing obesity trends. Notice the western states have less obesity right now.
Here is a map showing proximity to fast food. Notice the western states have less mcdonalds
Portion sizes are increasing. Companies raise prices by raising quantities. Good for business, bad for health

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Via: Brad Wright http://www.healthpolicyanalysis.com/2009/09/understanding-mcepidemic-of-obesity-in.html
http://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/Data/Data.html