Obesity and diabetes continue to be on the rise in the U.S. and people who develop these two conditions have a greater chance of developing cardiovascular disease, putting them at higher risk for mortality and further complications like chronic kidney disease (CKD). Recent data from 2009–2020 suggests that the prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes as well as cardiovascular risk factors has risen in young adults, especially for Black, Hispanic, and Mexican American young adults.
Tune into a conversation between Stacey Krawczyk, Director, Nutrition & Wellness, American Diabetes Association®, and Dr. Nikki Ford, Senior Director of the Avocado Nutrition Center as they dive into the latest science on how essential nutrients like those found in avocados can affect health indicators linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
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