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Why Lose Weight? American Heart Association . Videos If I Had - Morbid Obesity Insidermedicine . But when people are severely overweight, it can cause health problems. Food & Fitness Healthy Weight When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem. Measuring Weight Health Problems of Being Overweight. In our looks-obsessed society, lots of people think that being overweight is an appearance issue. But being overweight is actually a medical concern because it can seriously affect a person's health. The health problems that stem from being overweight go way beyond the ones we usually hear about, like diabetes and heart disease. Being overweight can also affect a person's joints, breathing, sleep, mood, and energy levels. So being overweight can impact a person's entire quality of life. Defining Overweight When people eat more calories than they burn off, their bodies store the extra calories as fat. Doctors use the terms "overweight" or "obese" to describe when someone is at greatest risk of developing weight-related health problems. As you've probably heard, more people are overweight today than ever before. Why Do People Become Overweight? Obesity tends to run in families. Some people have a genetic tendency to gain weight more easily than others because they burn calories more slowly. People today may be gaining weight because of unhealthy food choices like fast food and family habits like eating in front of the television instead of around a table . High-calorie, low-nutrient snacks and beverages, bigger portions of food, and less-active lifestyles are all contributing to the obesity epidemic. Measuring Weight Figuring out if a teen is overweight can be more complicated than it is for adults. Doctors and other health care professionals often use a measurement called body mass index BMI to determine if someone is overweight. Health Problems of Being Overweight Obesity is bad news for both body and mind. Not only can it make someone feel tired and uncomfortable, carrying extra weight puts added stress on the body, especially the bones and joints of the legs. As they get older, kids and teens who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes and heart disease. The health problems that affect overweight teens include:. Obesity-Overview What is obesity?Being obese means having so much body fat that your health is in danger. What is obesity? Being obese means having so much body fat that your health is in danger. Because of these risks, it is important to lose weight even if you do not feel bad now. You can use a measurement called a body mass index , or BMI, to decide whether your weight is dangerous to your health. The BMI is a combination of your height and weight. Use the Interactive Tool: Weight and Health Risks to check your body mass index. Where you carry your body fat may be as important as how many extra pounds you have. What causes obesity? When you take in more calories than you burn off, you gain weight. How you eat, how active you are, and other things affect how your body uses calories and whether you gain weight. If your family members are obese, you may have inherited a tendency to gain weight. And your family also helps form your eating and lifestyle habits, which can lead to obesity. Obesity/Overweight Overview - Obesity/Overweight - Health Info Channel. Information about obesity, overweight, and complications. Obesity/Overweight Overview Overview of Obesity.

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  • OMG!!! I cant believe it works bcuz most weighg loss plan thingys dont!

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