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2.  Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and body water.  During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States and rates remain high. More than one-third of U.S. adults and children approximately (12.5 million) of the population in America are obese What is Obesity?

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4. Body Mass Index The body mass index (BMI) is a measure for human body shape based on an individual's weight and height >=20 >=25>=28

6. What Causes Obesity?  An Inactive Lifestyle Many Americans aren't very physically active. One reason for this is that many people spend hours in front of TVs and computers doing work, schoolwork, and leisure activities. In fact, more than 2 hours a day of regular TV viewing time has been linked to overweight and obesity.  Consumption of unhealthy food Many Americans are eating more unhealthy calories that they are not burning off. They eventually become overweight then develop obesity.

7.  Lack of Sleep Research shows that lack of sleep increases the risk of obesity. People who sleep fewer hours also seem to prefer eating foods that are higher in calories and carbohydrates, which can lead to overeating, weight gain, and obesity.

8. Effects of Obesity The effects of this deadly problem are more serious than we can imagine. Each year obesity-related conditions costs 150 billion dollars and causes an estimated 300,000 premature deaths in the U.S. Obesity Diabetes Heart Disease Gerd (Acid Reflux) High Blood Pressure Cancer Sleep Apnea

9. Solutions to Obesity  Calories Cutting back on calories will help you lose weight. To lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, adults should cut back their calorie intake.  Healthy Eating Plan A healthy eating plan gives your body the nutrients it needs every day. It has enough calories for good health, but not so many that you gain weight. Eat more vegetables and fruits A healthy eating plan should be low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and sugar. Healthy foods include: Fat-free and low-fat dairy products, such as low-fat yogurt, cheese, and milk. Protein foods, such as lean meat, fish, poultry without skin, beans, and peas. Whole-grain foods, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, and brown rice. Other grain foods include pasta, cereal, and crackers.

10.  Be active. Make personal and family time active. Find activities that everyone will enjoy. For example, go for a brisk walk, bike or rollerblade, or train together for a walk or run.  Reduce screen time. Limit the use of TVs, computers, DVDs, and videogames because they limit time for physical activity. Health experts recommend 2 hours or less a day of screen time that's not work- or homework-related.

11.  Physical Activity Being physically active and eating fewer calories will help you lose weight and keep weight off over time. Physical activity also will benefit you in other ways. It will: Lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancers (such as breast, uterine, and colon cancers) Strengthen your heart and help your lungs work better Strengthen your muscles and keep your joints in good condition  Increased sleep Increasing the number of hours of sleep adults get each night may reduce obesity. The findings suggest that increasing sleep duration of 6 to 8 hours per day, could help to reduce the prevalence of adult obesity.

12. Prevention of Obesity Following a healthy lifestyle can help you prevent overweight and obesity. Many lifestyle habits begin during childhood. Thus, parents and families should encourage their children and themselves to make healthy choices, such as following a healthy diet and being physically active. Follow a healthy eating plan. Make healthy food choices, keep your calorie needs of you and your family's calorie needs in mind, and focus on the balance of calories that enters and leaves your body. Be active. Make personal and family time active. Find activities that everyone will enjoy. For example, go for a brisk walk, bike or rollerblade, or train together for a walk or run. Reduce screen time. Limit the use of TVs, computers, DVDs, and videogames because they limit time for physical activity. Health experts recommend 2 hours or less a day of screen time that's not work- or homework-related.

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