Cholesterol Screening for 2 Year Olds - Early Obesity Prevention (VIDEO)

Cholesterol screening tests are now being offered to toddlers as young as two years old. In addition, cholesterol drugs for children as young as 8 may soon be administered by doctors, to function as early prevention for diabetes and heart disease later in life. After last week’s feature on the terrifyingly high obesity rates in America, it really should be no surprise.

Take a look at this map on American obesity statistics:

Regional Obesity Trends - The Fattest US States + 22 Obesity Trends

We all know the obesity epidemic is only getting worse in the US, but how much worse, and which states have the most shocking stats? This map from Calorielab gives a good visual illustration, complete… [More]