The percentage of children age 6-11 years in the United States who are obese has increased
from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008.
According to Nielsen data, comparing 2008 to 2010, preschool children were exposed to
50% more TV ads for energy drinks in 2010.
Half of obese teenage girls become extremely obese by their early 30s.These statistics are just the tip of the iceberg. They probably have touched your life either directly
or indirectly.
What kind of life do you envision for yourself, your children and your grandchildren—especially
when you learn that it is in your grasp to help them live a long and healthy life?
What if you could make changes that let you experience incredible health and improve the
environment and the world—doing nothing but eating in ways you love?
You can.
Imagine, right now, that you can impact not only your own self, but thousands of people in your
lifetime by switching to a great-tasting healthy way to eat.
What if these statistics were true instead?
Fruit smoothies and blended salads have now become the largest source of fiber and
phytochemicals in the diets of children and adolescents.
About 46% of adults' sugar intake comes from carrots, peaches, bananas, plums,
watermelon, apples and dates.
40% of every dollar spent on food is spent on healthy, nutrient-rich foods prepared in or
out of the home.
One study showed that slim people are 83% more likely to have no risk of developing
kidney disease as compared to overweight people.
In the United States in 2010, over 63% of people are living at or near their ideal weight.
Four out of four adults are making the time they need for moderate or vigorous physical
activity.
79 million Americans who used to be diabetic have cut their medications and are well on
their way to being diabetes-free.
The healthier work force has increased our GDP by 22%, and the $73.1 billion per year
formerly spent on the obese work force’s medical care has now gone to feeding those with
no food.
100% of middle schools are providing daily physical education.
Children are exercising almost two hours a day, 6 days a week.