Gluttony

What does it Mean?

Gluttony is consuming too much of something which might be good in moderation. It most usually refers to food, but can be used about any material goods.

The Worlds biggest Gluttons

According to the most recent study the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development , America is the fattest country in the world. 1/3 of all Americans suffer with Obesity As of 2009 the Centers for Disease Control found that all 50 states in America passed the 20% marker for Obesity

Gluttony in the US
o2/3 of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese. oAbout a quarter to one third of all school age children struggle with being over weight. o66.5% of all Americans are either over weight or obese in the year 2012. oAccording to BMI 33.9% Americans were overweight, and 32.6% were obese.

Risk of being Obese

An obese man compared to a healthy man 5X more likely to develop type 2 diabetes 3X more likely to develop cancer of the colon More than 2 X more likely to develop high blood pressure a major risk factor for stroke and heat disease. An obese woman compared to a healthy woman 13X more likely to develop type 2 diabetes More than 4X more likely to develop high blood pressure More than 3X more likely to have a heart attack

Health issues from gluttony

More than 1.4 billion adults are overweight and more than half a billion are obese At least 2.8 million people each year die as a result of being overweight or obese. Being obese can increase the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Obesity is a clinical term used to describe excessive body fat associated with increased risk to health

How much does America consume?

In a year the average person consumes 200 pounds of meat 31 pounds of cheese 16 pounds of fish 415 pounds of veggies

How much we eat compared to what we are supposed to eat

In total for a day a person should consume 5-7 ounces. 2 -3 servings of milk, yogurt, or cheese 5-9 servings of vegetables 6-11 servings of grains.

The average U.S citizen eats more than 9 ounces of meat a day 2 servings of dairy products 4.7 servings of fruits Less than 2 servings

Fast food
The average American eats fast food 4-5 times per week 25% of Americans eat fast food everyday. There are close to 50,000 fast food chains across the United States. The average fast food meal has at least 550 calories.

What we need vs what we have

The average American needs about 2,000 calories a day. The average person consumes 2,673 calories a day