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If you are not physically active every day, you are at risk for becoming overweight or obese--especially if you are not eating a healthy diet. If you are overweight or obese, you are at a higher risk ... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Staying at a healthy weight can help prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and disability.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 tha... Details >
Very large people face special challenges in trying to be active. If you are a very large person, you can still be physically active. This booklet provides information to help you start being more act... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The overall purpose of this initiative is to help reduce the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity in order to lower the risk, and overall morbidity and mortality from coronary he... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Whether you are beginning to address your weight issues or have been fighting the battle for a long-time, this document provides information on the different stages of obesity to help you make decisio... Details >
Chronic diseases accounted for 5 of the leading 6 causes of disease in 2002 in the United States. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to obesity and a number of chronic diseases, inclu... Details >
At this interactive web site you can learn more about your percent body fat and the role it plays in your overall health. You can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) online.... Details >
Calculate your body mass index at this site by inserting your weight in pounds and selecting your height. Click on the "compute" button to get the results.... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Teaching kids the importance of eating well and being physically active at a young age is crucial to reversing the trend of childhood obesity in this country. Visit this page to learn about the Childh... Details >