Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to most adult men and women. It does not measure body ... Read More
Obesity Resource Center
How Does Being Overweight Harm the Heart?
Want to know your vulnerability to heart disease? Like it or not, one of the best ways to know is to get on the scale. If you're unhappy ... Read More
Can Obesity Lower Your Breast Milk Production?
While 8 of 10 mothers breastfeed their newborns for a short time, the number plummets despite recommendations from experts, in part because ... Read More
3 Ways Obesity is Affecting Your Child’s Brain Health
Kids who are overweight or obese often struggle with schoolwork, and now new research provides clues on how excess weight may harm the ... Read More
Weightism: Is Weight Bias Just As Harmful as Obesity?
Many people -- including those who are overweight themselves -- often view people with obesity as less human or less evolved. In fact, ... Read More
Why Is American Food So Unhealthy?
It's no secret: The standard American diet is at the root of the obesity epidemic and many of its associated diseases. But why is ... Read More
So What’s Really Making Us Fat? (Q&A)
Many of us struggle with food with regard to eating properly, knowing when to stop eating, eating out of distress or stress ... Read More
Do You Have A Thyroid Disorder?
Did you know that approximately 20 million people have thyroid disease, and women are five to eight times more likely to develop a problem ... Read More
Genes Only Partly To Blame For Obesity
If you have trouble keeping slim, don't put all the blame on your DNA. People carrying so-called "obesity" genes tend to gain more weight ... Read More
What is Metabolism & Why Is It Important?
The word metabolism comes up when we talk about weight loss or weight gain. What is metabolism? It is the sum of all chemical processes by ... Read More
Do You Have A Fatty Liver? Why Knowing May Save Your Life
Fat in your liver is a normal thing. However, too much can cause serious health issues for you. The liver is a meaty organ on the right side ... Read More
How Parents Can Take Charge of Childhood Obesity
America is one of the unhealthiest countries in the world according to several reports. We’re out of shape and our life expectancy lowers ... Read More