Definition of obesity: A condition characterized by excess body fat (Webster’s Dictionary) Obesity is a chronic disease; patient and practitioner must understand that successful treatment requires a lifelong effort. (NIH The Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweigt and Obesity in Adults)
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Definition of obesity: A condition characterized by excess body fat (Webster’s Dictionary) Obesity is a chronic disease; patient and practitioner must.
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Definition of obesity:
A condition characterized by excess body fat (Webster’s Dictionary)
Obesity is a chronic disease; patient and practitioner must understand that successful treatment requires a lifelong effort. (NIH The Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweigt and Obesity in Adults)
CHICAGO SUN TIMESWednesday December 3, 2003
CHICAGO SCHOOLKIDS TWICE AS LIKELY TO BE OBESEAn ‘astonishing’ 23% of public school pupils under 7 are overweight vs. 10% nationally
Overweight teen 15 – 17 years old is 20 times more likely to be obese at 24 years old than lean teen.
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1987
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1993
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1995
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1998
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2001
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2004
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2006
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2010
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