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Overweight and Obesity: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/faq.htm  

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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

This page presents frequently asked questions about overweight and obesity. Answers include information on what the difference is between being overweight and being obese, what some of the factors that contribute to overweight are and obesity are, how being overweight or obese affects a person’s health, and what are some suggestions for losing weight.

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Review Date

11/30/2006