Obesity - Overview

Obesity results when too much fat accumulates in the body. A person is normally considered obese when his or her weight is 20% over the normal body-weight for height and age and the Body Mass Index (BMI) measures 30 or more. Now recognized as a serious medical problem, obesity affects about 30% of adults, and about 14% of children and adolescents in the United States.

Articles

• Obesity Problems
• Obesity Increase Your Chances of Developing Cancer
• Causes and Treatment of Obesity
• The Risks of Obesity on Your Life
• Obesity Facts