According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person with a BMI of 30 or higher is considered to have obesity. A variety of factors — from genetics to diet and exercise to ...

The CDC estimates about 1 in 5 children ... Prevention continues to be the best obesity treatment. Maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle are key components to a long and healthy ...

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart ...

MORE: Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%, remains higher than 10 years ago: CDC The report further outlines the diagnostic criteria for obesity, combining elevated BMI with ...

Davian Koren is a Fillmore County home school student, one of 15 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 26th year.

Genetics and lifestyle characteristics, such as diet and physical activity ... toward healthier habits. The CDC highlights associations between childhood obesity and the following: Also, obesity ...

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC. New research ... changes ...