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Overweight, Obese, and Extremely Obese Americans
The following table lists the percentage of overweight, obese, and extremely obese Americans ages 20–74 years old from 1988–2010, as reported by the National…prickly heat
(Encyclopedia) prickly heat (miliaria), inflammatory skin eruption due to obstruction of the sweat glands by keratin, the substance that forms the horny cells of the epidermis. It consists of…obesity
(Encyclopedia) obesity, condition resulting from excessive storage of fat in the body. Obesity is now usually defined using a formula known as the body mass index (BMI), in which weight (in kilograms…Most Obese Countries in the World
Obesity rates around the world There are several hundred million obese people in the world. This is generally considered a public health issue of great importance, as people who are obese tend to…First Federal Obesity Guidelines:
More than Half of All Americans are Too Fat Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Related Links Guidelines for Healthful EatingExercise GuidelinesDietary Guidelines for AmericansHealth…Alternative Ways to Avoid Obesity
Fun activities for a healthy lifestyle by Elizabeth Olson and Catherine McNiff Related Links Maintain a Healthy Weight Ten Tips for Staying Lean…June 2016: Obesity Epidemic Worsens
U.S. News | Disasters & Science News Here's a slideshow depicting the major science and disaster news events of June 2016.…heatstroke
(Encyclopedia) heatstroke, profound disturbance of the heat-regulating mechanism of the body, also known as sunstroke. It is characterized by extremely high body temperatures and sometimes by…Federal Obesity Guidelines: Measuring Body Mass
The new body mass index (BMI) applies to both men and women. To determine BMI, weight in kilograms is divided by height in meters, squared. To calculate your body mass index from the table below,…Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 1960–2000
Overweight1and obesityObesity21960–19621988–19941999–20001960–19621988–19941999–2000Both sexes44.8%56.0%64.5%13.3%23.3%30.9%Men49.561.067.010.720.627.7Women40.251.262.015.726.034.0White…Trending
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