In 40 years, we'll all be fat

A government study projects that, if trends continue as they have over the past three years, every US adult could be overweight in 40 years. Let me say that again... every US adult. Overweight. Can you imagine?

Dr. Lan Liang with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that "genetically and physiologically it should be impossible." However, two-thirds of US adults are already overweight and that is a staggering figure on its own. Any hike in that already high statistic is alarming.

The study is based on the assumption that the trends of recent decades will continue. Dr. Liang states that curbing the bad trend has to be more than an individual effort, it needs to be a societal effort. That's certainly true. But, as individuals we also have a responsibility. So, That's Fit readers, let's consider this a call to action. In addition to taking care of our own health and wellness, it's important to be positive role models for others in our lives. For those of us that are parents, we have an even bigger responsibility to teach our kids to enjoy physical activity and to cultivate good eating habits. It's high time we put a halt to the downward spiral we've been on.