Weight Loss

The bad news? The number of people with weight loss issues is growing every year. Results of a Harris Poll conducted in 2002 show that 80 percent of people over 25 are overweight based on the body mass index (BMI), a guideline computed through a combination of weight and height.

The good news? Sixty percent of the people surveyed in this poll said they would like to start a weight loss program, including 72 percent of those who are overweight.

Americans want to lose weight to feel better and prevent disease, and they’re willing to invest their time and their money to do so. Between 1990 and 1997, for example, there was an 85% increase in the number of Americans who work out at home. And with 10,000 baby boomers reaching middle age every day, the weight loss battle is being waged in homes across the United States.

Being overweight or obese is associated with some very serious health consequences: cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke, arthritis, breathing problems, and psychological disorders such as depression. So a decision to lose weight is not just a matter of appearance, it’s a matter of good health.

With the Internet and other sources of information, consumers now have the resources to educate themselves about their health and are becoming empowered to take control. They’re trying to improve their nutrition and lose weight…naturally.

Immunotec’s line of health-promoting products are one of the sources people are turning to for increased weight loss and increased vitality, because Immunotec’s products have science and good sense in their corner. This is not just a trend. It’s a change for the better.