Obesity
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Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height.
Obesity occurs over time when you eat more calories than you use. The balance between calories-in and calories-out differs for each person. Factors that might tip the balance include your genetic makeup, overeating, eating high-fat foods and not being physically active.
Being obese increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and some cancers. If you are obese, losing even 5 to 10 percent of your weight can delay or prevent some of these diseases.
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Overweight and Obesity
kidshealth.org — “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.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Overweight and Obesity
kidshealth.org — “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.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Overweight and Obesity
kidshealth.org — “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.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Overweight and Obesity
suite101.com — “Overweight and obesity are a major public health problem worldwide, and its occurrence has increased dramatically during the past three decades.” View full resource at suite101.com
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Lisa Gualtieri Health Social Media
In the EU, prevalence of overweight is higher among men than women, but obesity is higher among women than men http://tinyurl.com/yg9bg7q
Running for Overweight or Obese People
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Half of Europe overweight or obese
foodnavigator.com — “A new report from the European Commission and the OECD raises fresh concerns about overweight and obesity, and lifestyle-related disease.” View full resource at foodnavigator.com
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Apparently half of Europe is overweight or obese. In most states obesity stats have doubled over the last 20 years http://bit.ly/hDWiEu
Obesity in children and adults
examiner.com — “First Lady Michelle Obama joins kids at a free soccer clinic in her campaign to reduce child obesity Photo: AP/J. Scott Applewhite An estimated 66% of Americans are overweight with a little less than half being characterized as obese. A person is …” View full resource at examiner.com
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Half of Europe overweight or obese
foodnavigator.com — “A new report from the European Commission and the OECD raises fresh concerns about overweight and obesity, and lifestyle-related disease.” View full resource at foodnavigator.com
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Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
We're not alone: New report shows that obesity rates have doubled in Europe in the last 20 years http://bit.ly/i5D1Re
Defining Overweight and Obese
eatright.org — “Overweight and obese are labels for weight ranges. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, weights in these ranges are higher than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. Having a weight in one of these categories may increase your risk for certain diseases and health problems.” View full resource at eatright.org
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Childhood Obesity; Obesity prevention
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Childhood Obesity
heart.org — “obesity in children” View full resource at heart.org
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Childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern among U.S. parents, topping drug abuse and smoking, http://twurl.nl/wzk3zv
Obesity in America:
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