Healthy Portions, Healthy Living

The rise in obesity has been do to many contributing factors including lack of exercise, unhealthy eating, uneducated individuals, our nation’s fast paced lifestyle, and portion sizes. There is also some scientific evidence that the cause of obesity may also have some genetic factors. Obesity has slowly been on the rise and approximately 200 million adults are considered to be overweight or obese in this country. According to the Center for Disease Control, obesity is the second preventable leading cause of death only to smoking. One of the largest contributors to obesity is the size of the portions we consume, not only at home, but also in restaurants and in prepared foods. By providing the community with an educational poster about correct portion sizes, individuals will learn how to cut back on the amount of food they are consuming. The poster will not only be available to individuals on the web, but also as an educational tool for teachers to display to their children within the classroom.