1) Our longevity depends on three factors: genetics, environment, and behavior. It is our behavior that is most problematic and that has lead to the leading causes of death (cardiac disease, cancer, and stroke) in the U.S.
2) The most preventable factors of premature death are tobacco use and physical inactivity. In 2004, a "tipping point" occurred with tobacco, when the number of ex-smokers outnumbered the number of current smokers.
3) The death rate for a fit 80 year old is lower than that of a sedentary 60 year old.
4) Exercise is a "wonder drug" and everyone should take it.
5) Our insurance industry needs to change. Why is it that insurance will pay to refer a patient for bariatric surgery, but will not pay to refer a patient to an exercise specialist?
6) We need to move from a treatment-oriented society to a prevention-oriented society.
7) Seven out of ten Americans will die from a preventable disease.
8) Childhood obesity is our number one health problem in the US. For the first time in our history, our youth will have a shorter life span than adults, which is a terrible, embarrassing comment on our nation's current health.
9) Each of us can play a key role to increase exercise in the U.S., starting by being a fit personal role model.
10) Healthy food choices and lifestyle choices need to be part of the solution for healthy living.
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