Container and Soil. Zinnia plants do not transplant well, therefore, it is best to sow the seeds into 2 1/2- to 4-inch biodegradable peat pots that will break down when planted outside in the soil. Planting the entire pot reduces the transplant shock so the zinnia will have a greater chance of becoming established.hese annual flowers will grow in most U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones, as long as they receive full sunlight and grow in fast-draining soil. Growing zinnias from seed indoors will provide your landscape with faster blooming plants once they're transplanted outdoors.
An estimated 160 million Americans are either obese or overweight. Nearly three-quarters of American men and more than 60% of women are obese or overweight. These are also major challenges for Americaâs children â nearly 30% of boys and girls under age 20 are either obese or overweight, up from 19% in 1980.
The number of overweight and obese adults in the developing world has almost quadrupled to around one billion since 1980, says a report from a UK think tank. The Overseas Development Institute said one in three people worldwide was now overweight and urged governments to do more to influence diets.In the UK, 64% of adults are classed as being overweight or obese. The report predicts a huge increase in heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. total of 904 million people in developing countries are now classed as overweight or above, with a BMI of more than 25, up from 250 million in 1980. This compares to 557 million in high-income countries. Over the same period, the global population nearly doubled.