The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, in cooperation with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, released the first Federal guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity. About 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity and overweight substantially increase the risk of morbidity from hypertension; dyslipidemia; type 2 diabetes; coronary heart disease; stroke; gallbladder disease; osteoarthritis; sleep apnea and respiratory problems; and endometrial, breast, prostate, and colon cancers. Higher body weights are also associated with increases in all-cause mortality.
The following items related to the guidelines are available below:
Full Report |
Practical Guide **Final** |
Electronic Textbook |
Obesity Guidelines for Palm OS |
Aim For A Healthy Weight |
Body Mass Index Calculator |
BMI Calculator for Palm OS |
Body Mass Index Table
Evidence Model
Evidence Tables
Tip sheets
Press Release
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