Unit 7 Health
Text AThe Truth about Fitness Myths
Background Information
During the past 20 years, obesity amonghas risen significantly in the U.S. The lastest data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older(over 60million people) are obese. This increase is not limited to adults. The percentage of young people who are overweight has more than tripled since 1980.