Since 1990, the rate of obesity has doubled in Hawaii! In 2006, one in every five adults was classified obese, while one in every THREE adults was overweight.

 

Overweight and obesity substantially raise the risk of developing health problems such high blood pressure, type II diabetes, heart disease, and breast, colon, and prostate cancers.  They also are major contributors to preventable causes of death.  To maintain weight loss, healthy dietary habits must be coupled with increased physical activity and long-term lifestyle changes.