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Don't be one of the tens of millions of Americans who reads a book, joins a diet center, eats low fat foods, or takes a supplement, and loses a little weight only to gain it back. Learn why it's what you're eating, not how much. This book will get you started on a path of optimum health with proper nutrition, a positive attitude, and appropriate goal setting to stay motivated for the long haul.

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Publié par	First Edition Design Publishing
Date de parution	21 juin 2012
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781622870332
Langue	English

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Evolution of the Unhealthy American
We’re a fat unhealthy nation.
How did we get here?
What’s the answer?

by
Michael S. Furci
Evolution of the Unhealthy American
Copyright 2012 by Michael S. Furci

ISBN 978-1622870-33-2

Published and Distributed by
First Edition Design Publishing, Inc.
June 2012
www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com

ALL R I G H T S R E S E R V E D. No p a r t o f t h i s b oo k pub li ca t i o n m a y b e r e p r o du ce d, s t o r e d i n a r e t r i e v a l s y s t e m , o r t r a n s mit t e d i n a ny f o r m o r by a ny m e a ns ─ e l e c t r o n i c , m e c h a n i c a l , p h o t o - c o p y , r ec o r d i n g, or a ny o t h e r ─ e x ce pt b r i e f qu ot a t i o n i n r e v i e w s , w i t h o ut t h e p r i o r p e r mi ss i on o f t h e a u t h o r or publisher .
“What lies in our power to do, lies in our power not to do.”
- Aristotle
I would like to dedicate this book to Corinne, a daughter that would make any father proud, and who never ceases to amaze me. To Catherine, my soulmate whose support and love is never ending and unconditional; whose encouragement has helped me grow and expand my horizons in such a positive way.
Table of Contents
We’re A Fat Unhealthy Nation A Striking Rise The Number 2 Preventable Cause Of Death And Climbing
Our Deteriorating Diet The Evolution Of An Epidemic Quantity Vs. Quality The Stone Age Diet The Advent Of Processed Carbohydrates Diets From Around The World
Banned Foods Fructose, The Fat Carb Polyunsaturated Fat Trans Fat, Another Health Scam Soda Pop Soy, America’s Favorite Health Food
Fat And Protein For The Lean Advantage Fat Burns Fat Saturated Fat For Your Health Monosaturated Fat Protein Is Number One
Turning The Tide Nutritional Principles Authorized Foods Sample Menus The Mind Is The Body’s Strongest Muscle Fuel Your Motivation With Proper Goal Setting Visualization, Reprogram Your Mind Let It Be Written, Let It Be Done
Preface
I decided to write this book to present readers with a broad overview of the obesity epidemic, it’s root causes, and what individuals can do about it. I have spent the vast majority of my life building upon my interests in nutrition. Human health and performance has always facsinated me; what has a more profound effect on us than nutrition? Unfortunately, there is a grossly disproportionate amount of misinformation available regarding proper nutrition and health. This in great deal due to the food and edible oil industries prapaganda to hide their blatant disregard for public health in leu of ever increasing profits. Our modern food supply, which makes up most of the inventory of the average grocery store, has been destroyed. Americans now consume faux food. It may taste like food and smell like food, but is devoid of any real nutrative value and contains ingredients that are toxins. This book will be of great value to those intersted in the truth about our food and the Evolution of the Unhealthy American.
As the saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” However, it’s been my experience as a personal trainer/coach, attaining knowledge is in many cases not enough. There are thousands of diet books, countless diet centers and a multitude of diet supplements, yet Americans have continued to gain weight at a staggering rate since the mid 1980’s. An effective diet is not measured in weeks or even months. Anyone can eat a calorie restricted fad diet and lose weight in the first 4, 6 or 8 weeks. However, becoming healthy for the long haul requires a lifestyle change and self determination. Making a change is always easy in the beginning because it's new, and the motivation is high, but this is short term.
It’s imperative to become self-motivated in any endeavor, let alone nutrition, to attain your goals, and the mind can your biggest asset. However, it can also be your biggest impediment. Without the right mindset you are almost assuring yourself failure. You must learn how to reprogram your mind and set proper goals in order to stay motivated and attain success day after day, year after year. I invite you to open your mind to the information in this book and to follow the guidelines provided, not for a quick fix, but to take control of your health over the long haul.
We’re a Fat Unhealthy Nation

A striking rise

Obesity and its related health problems have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. In 1985 Americans looked a whole lot different than they do now. For visual proof, just spend some time at the mall or other high traffic areas. But how did America get here in the first place? The rise in the prevalence in overweight and obese individuals started in the mid-70s, with a striking increase starting in the mid-80s

U.S. Map graphics courtesy of CDC.gov.

As illustrated in the above graphic, in 1985, 12 states had a prevalence of obesity less than 10 percent; eight states had a prevalence between 10 percent and 14 percent; and no states reported a prevalence of 15 percent or higher.

In 1990, 10 states had an obesity prevalence less than 10 percent; 34 states had a prevalence between 10 percent and 14 percent (a 425 percent increase in 5 years); and no states reported a prevalence of 15 percent or higher.

In 1998, not one state had an obesity prevalence of less than 10 percent; seven states had a prevalence between 20 percent and 40 percent. Just eight years earlier, not one state reported a prevalence greater than 15 percent. However, at least no state had a prevalence equal to or greater than 25 percent in 1998.

In 2007, Colorado was the only state with an obesity prevalence of less than 20 percent. Thirty states had a prevalence equal to or greater than 25 percent; three of these states (Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee) had a prevalence of obesity equal to or greater than 30 percent. Just nine years earlier, there was not one state with a prevalence greater than or equal to 25 percent.

Just three years later, not one state reported an obesity prevalence under 22%, and ten more states were greater than 30%. Just twenty years earlier, not one state reported a prevalence of above 15%, and ten states were below 10%. The speed at which the obesity epidemic occurred is truly startling.
According to two National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES), the prevalence of obesity for adults between the ages of 20 and 74 increased from 15 percent in the 1976 – 1980 survey, to 32.9 percent in the 2003 – 2004 survey. These same surveys also showed the number of adults considered to be overweight increased from 47 percent to an astounding 66.2 percent, with the sharpest swell in overweight and obesity occurring in the '90s. Thankfully, there seems to have been a leveling off of obesity rates since 1999, with no significant change between 2003 and 2006 for either men or women. However, despite this leveling of obesity rates, two-thirds of the people in the U.S. remain overweight or obese, and this is unacceptable.
The number 2 preventable cause of death and climbing

Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk for many physical ailments, many of which result in disability and death.

High blood pressure, hypertension
High blood cholesterol, dyslipidemia
Type II (non-insulin dependent) diabetes
Insulin resistance/glucose intolerance
Hyperinsulinemia

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