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What is Obesity?
Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. An adult who has a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight and an adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
Check Your BMI: Click here.
Read More: Obesity Basics
Causes of Obesity
Obesity affects children as well as adults. Many factors can contribute to excess weight gain including:
- Eating patterns
- Physical activity levels
- Sleep routines
- Social determinants of health
- Genetics
- Taking certain medications
Read More: Strategies to Prevent and Manage Obesity
Other Resources
CDC Overweight and Obesity
CDC Physical Activity
Basics BMI Calculator Child and Teens
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