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Overweight and Obesity Threaten U.S. Health Gains
A report issued in December titled The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity outlines strategies that communities can use in helping to address the problems. Options include requiring physical education at all school grades, providing more healthy food options on school campuses, and providing safe and accessible recreational facilities for residents of all ages.
Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight?
If you are overweight, you are more likely to develop certain health problems. You can improve your health by losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds.
Overweight and Obesity Frequently Asked Questions
In 1999–2000, an estimated 30% of U.S adults aged 20 years and older — nearly 59 million people — were obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.
Defining Overweight and Obesity
Results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2000 indicate that an estimated 64 percent of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more.