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Self-Perception of Being Overweight
Not only do many Americans struggle with weight problems, but they often harbor misperceptions about their weight—considering themselves in the correct weight range when they are actually…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…eating disorders
(Encyclopedia) eating disorders, in psychology, disorders in eating patterns that comprise four categories: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, rumination disorder, and pica. Anorexia nervosa is characterized…sleep apnea
(Encyclopedia) sleep apnea, episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in which relaxation of muscles in the throat repeatedly close off the airway…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…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…Overweight and Obesity Among Persons 20–74 Years of Age
(percent of population) The following table lists the percentage of overweight and obese Americans ages 20-74 years old from 1976-2012, as reported by Health, United…Overweight and Obesity Among Children and Adolescents 6–19 Years of Age
The following table lists the percentage of overweight and obese American children ages 6-19 years old. Dates for overweight data are from 1963-2004, and dates for obese children are from…New Year's Resolutions
The Big Picture An astonishing 55% of the population is considered overweight or obese — 97 million American adults — according to the new NHLB guidelines. Only 14.4% of the adult population…New Year's Resolution to Slim Down?
Some Unappetizing Facts by Borgna Brunner Measure your body-mass index and find out more about the new federal obesity guidelines. View the complete table: "Self-Perception of Being Overweight…Trending
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