Like millions of aging Baby Boomers who are losing the battle of the bulge, caloric intake no longer matches energy expenditure. To make matters worse, unwanted weight gain is only one of many health challenges the Baby Boomers face.
With 64 percent of the U.S. population now either overweight or obese, this population is at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancers of the prostate and breast, Type II diabetes, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis.
Because the number of Americans over age 65 is expected to double by the year 2030, boomers need to learn how to stay fit.
While we can’t stop the aging process, it is possible to maintain weight as we get older. Engaging in a regular strength and conditioning program can retain and increase lean body mass as we age. In the long run, living a healthy life is the best prescription for optimal aging.
Source: Baby Boomers loosing the battle of the bulge, www.YumaSun.com May 16, 2005
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