5 Reasons to Take Action Now

1. In a large 2008 study, 91% of overweight teens became obese adults. Obesity in adults brings a greater risk of medical complications including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and many forms of cancer.

2. Overweight teens are extremely likely to have low self-esteem; many overweight teens are diagnosed with clinical depression.

3. Overweight in adolescents has been correlated to poor academic performance.

4. Overweight teens are much less likely to graduate from high school and go on to college.

5. Wellspring research reveals that returning to a healthy weight results in remarkable improvements in mood, attitude, outlook, energy level, fitness and health.