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Overweight
and Obesity
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Overview
In the United States, obesity has risen at an epidemic rate during the past 20 years. One of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%. Research indicates that the situation is worsening rather than improving.
The following topics provide information about Overweight and Obesity.
Defining
Overweight and Obesity
Defining the most common obesity and
overweight terms.
Body Mass
Index (BMI)
Information regarding Body Mass Index and how to
determine BMI for adults, adolescents and children.
Obesity
Trends
Links to important obesity trends.
Contributing
Factors
There are a variety of factors that play a role in
obesity. This section will address how behavior, environment, and genetic
factors may have an effect in causing people to be overweight and
obese.
Health
Consequences
Overweight and obesity among adults and health
risks associated with obesity.
Economic
Consequences
Overweight and obesity and their associated health
problems have a significant economic impact on the U.S. Health care
system.
Recommendations
Guidelines
related to obesity and overweight and recommended strategies to prevent
chronic diseases and obesity.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
You will find answers to frequently
asked questions here.