Yoga and Weight Management

© Yoga Alliance 2006 Weight Management Preoccupation with weight control is reaching new heights as the obesity crisis is approaching epidemic proportions. The prevalence of adults who are officially considered to be overweight is at an all-time high. Approximately 65% of American adults are overweight, and around 30% are officially obese. The danger in being overweight comes from the complications of carrying excess weight, which include increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. People often look toward fad diets or quick solutions in order to lose weight, but it is often longterm lifestyle changes involving sensible dietary changes and exercise that help to support lifelong weight management.

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  2021

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