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Being obese is not about what you weigh, it' s about having too much fat in your body. Carrying too much body fat has harmful effects on your health. One-third of adults ages 20 and older are considered obese, which is defined as having a body mass index greater than 30. As is the case with adults, obesity in children is rising. And like adults, kids who are obese are at a much greater risk for health problems now and later in life.

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