Obesity seems a severe problem for Native Americans, with their rates double the national average.
<h3>Obesity in Native America</h3>
Only in the last two generations has obesity become a serious health issue among Native Americans, and it is thought that this is due to the relative quantity of high-fat foods and the quick transition from an active to a sedentary lifestyle.
Recent years have seen the importance of nutrition and weight control in many Native American societies.
American Indian and Alaska Native individuals had a 1.6 times higher likelihood of being obese than Caucasians, according to the Office of Minority Health at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Furthermore, about 33% of all Native Americans are obese.
