Health & Weightloss
Overweight and obesity are common conditions in the United States that are defined as the increase in size and amount of fat cells in the body.
Obesity means weighing more than what is healthy for a given height.
A good way to decide if your weight is healthy for your height is to figure out your body mass index (BMI).
Food gives our bodies the energy we need to function. Food is also a part of traditions and culture.
Parents and other caregivers can guide children to develop lifestyle habits that will support their good health for years to come. We know that as a parent or caregiver you may not have all the answers. Like many Americans, you may even struggle to develop and stick with healthy habits of your own. One way to win this double struggle is to practice healthy lifestyle habits—together!
Whether it is healthy or unhealthy, a habit is something you do without having to think about it. People who succeed at weight loss turn healthy eating into a habit.
As you grow older, you go through many changes, and you may need to adjust your lifestyle for healthy aging. Healthy eating and regular physical activity can be keys to good health at any age.
Rapid weight loss diet is a type of diet in which you lose more than 2 pounds (lb) or 1 kilogram (kg) a week over several weeks. To lose weight this quickly you must eat very few calories.
Weight loss surgery helps people with extreme obesity to lose weight. It may be an option if you cannot lose weight through diet and exercise or have serious health problems caused by obesity.
A diet myth is advice that becomes popular without facts to back it up.
