Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. BMI is calculated from a person's weight and height and provides a reasonable indicator of body fatness and weight categories that may lead to health problems.
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www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html
www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html
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October's Journal of the American Medical Association theme issue on obesity laid it out: Half of Americans are overweight; 18 percent are obese. With January's release of Healthy People 2010, U.S. public health officials recognized health care's failure to address obesity effectively. Healthy People establishes...
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www.managedcaremag.com/archives/0003/0003.obesity.html
www.managedcaremag.com/archives/0003/0003.obesity.html
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America is home to the most obese people in the world. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), obesity in adults has increased by...
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www.downtoearth.org/health/nutrition/obesity-america
www.downtoearth.org/health/nutrition/obesity-america
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TIME and ABC News' special report on the obesity crisis threatening the US.
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www.time.com/time/covers/1101040607/
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The Obesity Society promotes research, education, and advocacy to better understand, prevent, and treat obesity and improve the lives of those affected.The Obesity Society is the leading scientific and professional society dedicated to the study of obesity. Obesity Driving America's Healthcare to a Tipping Point...
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www.obesity.org/
www.obesity.org/
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Obesity is a disease that affects approximately 60 million people in the United States, where women are especially affected. Over one-third of women between the ages of 20 and 74 are obese, the majority of them being African American or Mexican American. Reasons Why the Obesity Rate in America Has Skyrocketed...
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Encyclopedia: Obesity in the United States
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Obesity in the United States has been increasingly cited as a major health issue in recent decades. While many industrialized countries have experienced similar increases, American obesity rates lead...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity_in_the_United_States
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Jun 28, 2009 Since 1980, obesity rates have doubled for adults and tripled for children. Learn the causes of this epidemic and how to get started on the...
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www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/Information/item/Obesity+S...
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Recent obesity in America statistics show a dramatic rise in the number of people who are now overweight. Approximately 65% of people are overweight. The data also show that 31% of people now suffer from Obesity, compared with only 23% in 1994.
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weightlossinternational.com/newsletter/obesity-in-ameri...
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