Results of a recent poll revealed that forty percent of adults believe that obesity is the biggest threat to children and teens – cited more than drugs, smoking and stress.   Though there has been plenty of focus, with involvement from everyone from the First Lady of New York to the First Lady of the United States to fight obesity among adolescents, obesity remains a problem in virtually every age group in the US.

Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight is something that is important for people of all age groups and despite the recent focus on our nation’s youth; the battle against obesity is something that it is never too late to start.  Seniors can benefit greatly from lifestyle changes that include consuming healthier foods and getting more regular exercise.

The Wilsonville has plenty of regular activities to help you get up and moving and an exercise program specifically designed to get you looking, feeling and living healthier and to help you reach and maintain a healthy body weight.  The Wilsonville also makes healthier eating a breeze with meals that are not only nutritious, but full of flavor and absolutely delicious as well.

The war on obesity needs to be waged in just about every age group in this country, just because you’ve been living overweight for the majority of your life it doesn’t mean that it’s too late to make a change for the positive.  Getting more activity and eating more nutritious foods are the keys to living better and living longer – The Wilsonville has plenty of programs and support in place to ease your transition into a healthier and happier lifestyle.

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