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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 DID YOU KNOW?! Obesity has doubled since 1980! Being obese raises your health care expenditures by 8% for every additional pointover 30 in BMI?! DID YOU ALSO KNOW?! PROVEN cost-effective ways to fight obesity?! There are many different types of support systems out there, but how many are asaccessible as those that are on the internet According to Research:- The connections and social ties a person has influence behavior. "A person’s chances of becoming obeseincreased by 57% if he or she had a friend who became obese in a given interval." Thus surrounding oneselfaround people with similar ambitions, for instance ambitions to end the cycle of obesity and promoting healthyhabits, will in turn lead to a higher likelihood that these behaviors are implemented. (Christakis, 2007)- In an study attempting to find the most effective form of support intervention targeting weight loss, social networking support interventions were compared to the effect of a control intervention. The results foundthat "social networking services may result in a modest yet significant reduction in BMI in obese and overweight people." (Ashrafian, 2014)References: Ashrafian, H., Toma, T., Harling, L., Kerr, K., Athanasiou, T., & Darzi, A. (2014). Social Networking Strategies That Aim To Reduce Obesity Have Achieved Significant Although Modest Results. Health Affairs, 33, 9:1641-1647. Christakis, N. A., & Fowler, J. (2007). The spread of obesity in large social network over 32 years. The New England Journal of Medicine. 57:370-379. Social Network Services are the way to go! They provide: Every tool to help reach your goal of a healthier you AND FOR FREE! BUT DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE... Informational support Appraisal support Accessibility / Functionality Structured Programs Positive Feedback Motivation Guidance Shared experiences Being part of a community Educational Resources Obesity puts you at risk of:HypertensionHeart DiseaseStrokeDiabetesAnd many more health concerns Private training at a gym can be aneffective tool for supportwhen trainers are available. It is alsoa great method for pursuing a healthierlifestyle, but the costs add up quickly.
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