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The
occurrence of obesity in the United States has doubled in the past two decades.
Nearly one-third of adults are obese, that is, they have a body
mass index (BMI ) of 30 or greater. Overweight and obesity is of great
public health concern because excess body fat leads to a higher risk for
premature death, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular
disease, stroke, gall bladder disease, respiratory dysfunction, gout, osteoarthritis,
and certain kinds of cancers. Accordingly, to maintain a body weight in
a healthy range is a best way to optimize health. Eating fewer with increasing
physical activity is the key to controlling body weight. To maintain body
weight in a healthy range as well as to prevent gradual weight gain over
time, first you should know how much calories you need daily and how you
can obtain the calories in health ways. Read :disclaimers. |
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Know your daily calories to maintain healthy bodyweight. | |
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