The country is getting fatter.
There - we said it... but what are we going to do about it?
According to the American Obesity Association, obesity amongstyoung adults (age 20-24) is increasing: over 25 percent of today'scollege generation is obese.
In recent years, consumers have noticed a steady stream ofhealth-conscious products and self-help plans flooding themarketplace to help counter our increasingly heavier nation. Diets,watch groups, special food products and even health-store varietydrugs are all commonly found in dorms and collegiate residencesthese days.
The products and ideas are costly, gigantic hassles and do notalways meet expectations.
The best piece of advice in this situation is to cut off theproblem before it becomes uncontrollable.
These plans are not the sole answer to weight problems. Inreality, the one true diet plan that every scientist, doctor andmother agrees on is simply staying active.
Ball State University prides itself on providing wonderfullyequipped, newly renovated but rarely used recreation facilities forits students to stay active and in shape. The facilities providetrained staff, a free place to workout and hours that meetstudents' busy lives.
As if this was not enough: Ball State is also one of a handfulof schools around that require some form of physical education tograduate. So if students want to graduate, they have got to atleast do something active.
The options exists for all students to do something active; theyjust have to make the first step and do it. With a little effortand some old fashioned motivation, students can stay in shape a loteasier thanks to the university which they attend.
And when it comes to your physique, that may truly be everythingyou need.
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