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Obesity is a serious health problem. Two out of three American adults are overweight or obese.
Your weight affects how you look and maybe how you feel. But being overweight or obese also raises your risk of getting many health problems.
To control your weight, you’ll need to pay attention to it for life. But the rewards, like looking and feeling better, are worth it.
Obesity is complex. Genes may play a part (for instance, if one of your parents or a sibling is overweight or obese). So do lifestyle choices, like not exercising or eating too much.
Beating obesity
Losing weight isn’t easy. It means starting new, healthier habits and sticking with them.
Your doctor can help you find a plan that works for you. Remember, losing even a little weight and keeping it off can help improve your health.
Also of Interest
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See how eating extra calories adds up to too much weight and how burning more calories helps you lose weight. |
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Enjoy three tasty meals plus a snack each day with these sample menu plans (PDF Format). |
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