According to the latest data from the CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention), the average adult man in America weighs 197.8 pounds and has a waist measurement of 40.3 inches, and the average adult woman weighs 170.5 pounds and has a waist of 38.7 inches. Besides looking terrible and robbing you of quality of life, this extra weight increases the risk of early death due to heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. If you are serious about your health and longevity, to help you lose weight, I highly recommend reading the book, How Not to Diet by Dr. Michael Greger (click here).
Obesity in America
Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
Dr. Thomas is a dedicated and hard-working physician with a wealth of education, experience, and expertise. With a career spanning over thirty years, he has helped people worldwide by providing innovative solutions to improving and maintaining their health. His strength lies in his scientific curiosity, creative and analytical thinking, and practical application of groundbreaking biomedical research. Despite the demands of a full-time medical practice, to stay at the forefront and continuously improve the care of his patients, Dr. Thomas devotes 20-30 hours each week to reviewing the latest scientific literature to uncover potentially promising treatments. He can be reached at drthomas@healthyandstrong.com.