Letter to the Editor

The prevalence of obesity in the United States has spiked from 30.5% in 1999 to 2000 to 42.4% in 2017 to 2018.1 By the year 2030, an estimated 85% of adults in the US will be overweight or obese.1 Individuals who are obese are at increased risk for many health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, mental illness, and all-causes of death.1 Incorporating healthy weight management strategies is a necessary intervention that benefits health in the long-term, including prevention of chronic illnesses.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research