obesity

Overweight and Obesity
The number of overweight and obese kids is growing at a phenomenal rate. Read on to find out how you can help to overcome overweight and obesity in your own

Childhood Obesity
An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.

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Weight-control Information Network. The URL for this page has changed to http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm.

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease
Overweight and obesity are closely linked to type 2 diabetes. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults.

Overweight in Children
Obesity and Overweight · Phony American Heart Association Diet Links on This Site Children's Health Downloadable Documents Obesity Statistics Slides

NIDDK : Health Information : Weight Loss and Control
Research. Obesity-related research activities and Clinical Trials supported by NIH and NIDDK. Statistics. Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity

IFSO Homepage
Statement on Morbid Obesity and its Treatment · Patient Selection for Bariatric Surgery · The Cancun IFSO Statement on Bariatric Surgeon Qualification

ObesityHelp.com
Eight factors for childhood obesity Scientists have identified eight factors Waist-to-hip ratio, not body mass index (BMI), is the best obesity measure

MedlinePlus: Obesity
Overviews; Defining Overweight and Obesity (National Center for Chronic Children; MedlinePlus: Obesity in Children (National Library of Medicine)