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printable version Obesity and overweight Facts. Globally, there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them obese. Obesity and overweight pose a major ... (more...)

The growing obesity epidemic is a major public health concern, as overweight and obesity are associated with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease ... (more...)

The number of overweight and obese kids is growing at a phenomenal rate. Here's how you can help to overcome overweight and obesity in your own family. (more...)

What Are Overweight and Obesity? The terms ?overweight? and ?obesity? refer to a person?s overall body weight and where the extra weight comes from. (more...)

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is committed to children?s health and recognizes childhood overweight and obesity as a serious health ... (more...)

Overweight and Obesity, Trends, Contributing Factors, Health Consequences, Economic Consequences, State-Based Programs, Recommendations (more...)

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity (more...)

Obesity is defined as too much body fat. If you have too much fat -- especially in your waist area -- you're at higher risk for health problems, including high blood pressure, high ... (more...)

Rates of overweight and obesity in the United States have grown to epidemic proportions over the last 20 years. In 2005, the Surgeon General estimated that two-thirds of Americans ... (more...)

Overweight and Obesity, Trends, Contributing Factors, Health Consequences, Economic Consequences, State-Based Programs, Recommendations (more...)