{"id":913,"date":"2015-09-28T18:39:19","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T00:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/?p=913"},"modified":"2015-09-28T18:39:19","modified_gmt":"2015-09-29T00:39:19","slug":"mns-obesity-rate-rises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/?p=913","title":{"rendered":"MN&#8217;s Obesity Rate Rises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/KSIiqJDAwolFwGLVfV2gXWCN9LnvFsfmwvME3DxwNtEmStTiS_4YysUN6BaZHfv2Hw8gJA3eCCrkpcXudGRjtk-Sv5y_4onW6l81mihNLS1YisPIZCUpko_TTKorxMI24PYhnhQ5kVFna6vS84dXBW9smT9RmGJv52fd1OsYARIs.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-914\" src=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/KSIiqJDAwolFwGLVfV2gXWCN9LnvFsfmwvME3DxwNtEmStTiS_4YysUN6BaZHfv2Hw8gJA3eCCrkpcXudGRjtk-Sv5y_4onW6l81mihNLS1YisPIZCUpko_TTKorxMI24PYhnhQ5kVFna6vS84dXBW9smT9RmGJv52fd1OsYARIs-232x300.png\" alt=\"KSIiqJDAwolFwGLVfV2gXWCN9LnvFsfmwvME3DxwNtEmStTiS_4YysUN6BaZHfv2Hw8gJA3eCCrkpcXudGRjtk-Sv5y_4onW6l81mihNLS1YisPIZCUpko_TTKorxMI24PYhnhQ5kVFna6vS84dXBW9smT9RmGJv52fd1OsYARIs\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/KSIiqJDAwolFwGLVfV2gXWCN9LnvFsfmwvME3DxwNtEmStTiS_4YysUN6BaZHfv2Hw8gJA3eCCrkpcXudGRjtk-Sv5y_4onW6l81mihNLS1YisPIZCUpko_TTKorxMI24PYhnhQ5kVFna6vS84dXBW9smT9RmGJv52fd1OsYARIs-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/KSIiqJDAwolFwGLVfV2gXWCN9LnvFsfmwvME3DxwNtEmStTiS_4YysUN6BaZHfv2Hw8gJA3eCCrkpcXudGRjtk-Sv5y_4onW6l81mihNLS1YisPIZCUpko_TTKorxMI24PYhnhQ5kVFna6vS84dXBW9smT9RmGJv52fd1OsYARIs.png 593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) \u2014 Obesity rates across the country are still high despite the billions of dollars being spent on programs aimed at lowering than number, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota is one of only five states that saw an increase in adult obesity rates last year \u2013 just shy of 28 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the rise, Minnesota\u2019s rate is the 15th lowest in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese.<\/p>\n<p>The average American today is 24 pounds heavier than his or her counterpart in 1960.&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/minnesota.cbslocal.com\/2015\/09\/22\/minnesota-among-5-states-where-obesity-rates-increased-in-2014\/\">http:\/\/minnesota.cbslocal.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Obesity is a real health issue arising in Minnesota. Sometimes, it is about the choices of a\u00a0unhealthy lifestyle that affects people&#8217;s.\u00a0So what can we do as a community to lower the rates of obesity?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage your family, friends, and community to exercise! Whether it&#8217;s a daily or once a week, it is much better for your health than not being physical at all.<\/li>\n<li>Buy groceries and foods from your local farmers and markets! There are actual organic and affordable food on the market. One just have to research a little bit to get information on where to get healthier food alternatives.<\/li>\n<li>Stray away from fast food as much as possible. Although they&#8217;re cheap, fast, and easy to get, fast foods have more fat and sodium than you need on a daily basis. You can try to reduce the amount you eat fast food as you go on.<\/li>\n<li>Join community marathons! These opportunities are a great way to exercise, support organizations, and meet new people. You will learn that there are many people out there who share the same cause as you do.<\/li>\n<li>Living healthy is making smart choices! Being obese is a physical struggle and a mental challenge. Anyone can be healthier just by making healthier choices. It is always hard in the beginning, but once you make it a habit to life it won&#8217;t seem as difficult as before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) \u2014 Obesity rates across the country are still high despite the billions of dollars being spent on programs aimed at lowering than number, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. 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