It’s hard to believe that so many folks are still overweight. Though the media has covered the risks of obesity (diabetes, heart disease, and even death) in great detail, the sad truth is that people just don’t seem to be aware of the danger. And British researcher Dr. Judy Ann Swift from the University of Nottingham is concerned.
The 104 overweight men and women who participated in Dr. Swift’s study started by taking a survey on how much they knew about the dangers of obesity. Amazingly, most knew very little. And it turned out that the more educated a participant was about the dangers and health costs of obesity, the better chance they had of losing weight.
This is important news for trainers and health professionals, but also for anyone who wants to lose weight. Discover the dangers of obesity and you’ll have more motivation to succeed!
[Ed. Note: Don't know much about the dangers that come with being overweight? Take a look through ETR's health archive for more information, plus get easy nutritional advice and useful weight-loss techniques.
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