We all know that carrying around  extra weight is not good for your health and can greatly impact your day to day life. But you may be surprised to learn how the growing obesity crisis is impacting Americas future. As a healthy diet and exercise is neglected in the American lifestyle, we begin to see the Consequences in American industry, healthcare and even the armed forces.

Although this info-graphic focuses on the obesity crisis in America there is evidence to show that many other countries are following closely behind these figures.

Image courtesy of Cascade Healthcare Solutions

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