Obesity Prevention WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Obesity Prevention
One of the most important things to do is increase physical activity to prevent obesity and associated health problems.1 The steps to prevent weight gain are the same protocol in losing weight.2 A balance between calorie intake and calorie burning is the main key to stop further weight gain.1
Fast Facts:
- Complications of obesity may include diabetes, hypertension, stroke, sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease.3
- About two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese.4
- Combination of excessive calorie consumption and a sedentary lifestyle are the primary causes of obesity.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 eMedTV: Obesity Prevention
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Obesity Prevention
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Obesity Complications
- ↑ eMedTV: Health Effects Of Obesity
- ↑ Wikipedia: Obesity Causes
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- Last update: Oct. 22, 2009
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