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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 42% of ... sedentary lifestyle or eat an unbalanced diet. However, obesity is largely preventable and manageable.