In the state of Massachusetts, there is a law that makes it illegal for anyone to consume more than three sandwiches at a wake. Who knows for sure why this law is in effect, but one theory is this, when people are depressed they tend to eat more, thus consuming more calories, which in turn, will eventually lead to an increase in weight. While some feel that this particular law is somewhat absurd, many people believe that there should be laws passed to aid the population in taking strides towards a healthier existence. In today's society, far too many people are overweight or obese . In short, America as a whole is fat.
Not only is being obese or overweight considered to be aesthetically unpleasing, it poses many grim and perhaps life threatening complications, with death obviously topping the list as most severe. Sad yet true, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. While many of these complications can ultimately result in death, it is possible for one to live with them, albeit extremely difficult. Heart Disease, Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis and Acid Reflux Disease are among the many obstacles that an overweight person may have to deal with. In a recent e-mail interview, Nancy Fogelstrom, M.A. Behavioral Counselor of Lifetime Health and Nutrition says, "it is possible for overweight people to avoid these diseases, but it is very likely that the ten pounds gained per decade , will eventually catch.
up with them." On the Vascular Disease Institute and Obesity Surgery Center website, it is.
stated, "Severely obese persons are approximately six times as likely to develop heart disease.
as those who are normal-weighted." The site also proceeds to state, "Obese persons are ten times as likely to develop Type II, Adult-Onset, Diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of adult-onset blindness, a major cause of kidney failure, and the cause of over one half of all amputations.