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- Can be overweight without being obese
- Obese: BMI of 30+AHA: Obesity and Overweight
- Morbidly obese: BMI of 40+AHA: Obesity and Overweight
- Prevalence: 1 in 3 AmericansMayoClinic.com: Obesity
- Prevalence: 16.3 % of Americans under 18 (2006)CDC: Introduction
- State with lowest obesity rate: Colorado (2007)CDC: U.S. Obesity Trends 1985–2007
- 2005: 400 million obese people internationallyWHO: Obesity and Overweight
- Linked to 300,000 U.S. deaths per yearCleveland Clinic: Overview of Obesity
- Estimated medical cost: $75 million (2000)CDC: Economic Consequences
- Shedding 5 -10 % body weight has heath benefitsMedlinePlus: Obesity
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Obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index of 30 or greater.AHA: Obesity and Overweight It is usually caused by consuming more calories than the body is able to break down for energy.
In January 2009, scientists announced that they had discovered an obesity virus which caused fat cells to multiply and expand.FOXNews: Obesity 'Virus' Spreads Like Common Cold, Scientists Say (January 26, 2009)
Obesity Virus
While not the principal cause of obesity, Louisiana researchers have discovered a virus that they believe is involved in certain cases of obesity. The virus, known as AD-36, enters through the respiratory system and causes sore throats. It and then spreads systemically through the blood stream causing fat cells to expand and multiply. The virus is highly contagious, but rare, and can persist in the body for up to 3 months. Three times as many obese individuals as thin people tested positive for the virus in the study.FOXNews: Obesity 'Virus' Spreads Like Common Cold, Scientists Say (January 26, 2009)Possible Complications
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Coronary artery disease
- Cancer
- Sleep apnea
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Obesity Questions
Does it take a PHD (or MD) to tell us we are obese because we eat too much? 4 AnswersSadly, it is part of a tendency in some segments of society to require validation of the obvious by so called "experts." When self responsibility is increasing... read more
What is the worldwide cost of Obesity? 2 AnswersCost? Whatever could you mean? McDonald's is making a killing and helping the economy thrive!But more seriously:To be frank, obese people simply don't live as l... read more
How do you determine if you are overweight or obese? 3 AnswersThe CDC has a useful scale for you: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/defining.htm You can also calculate your body mass index (BMI) here: http://www.nh... read more
Can video games reverse Childhood Obesity? 1 AnswerIt depends on the game. There are some that could possibly help a child lose weight. Dance Dance Revolution is one, where you have to stand up and move around a... read more
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PTQ Report – Extended By Kirk Buckendorf
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