Obesity in Dallas GA is a huge problem. One quarter of all children in the US are obese, many infants have above normal weight. In 2001 Newsweek reported over 6 million people in America were seriously overweight, we have multiplied that number many times over the past 21 years.

Metabolic syndrome has increased dramatically over the last ten years. Metabolic syndrome incudes obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease.

Common medical issues associated with obesity in Dallas GA:

• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Orthopedic problems
• Sleep apnea
• Gallstones
• Depression

Studies have suggested that by 2030 the United States will be 65% overweight and 165 million American adults will be obese. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21872752/)