Directory of Obesity Resources

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Obesity is a chronic condition characterized by excessive bodily fat caused by a combination of genetic, behavioral, metabolic, hormonal, social, cultural, and psychological factors. A person is considered obese when their body mass index is above 30.

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• BBC Science - What are the health risks of obesity?

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/0/21702372
  The impact of obesity in the UK: financial, related health problems, personal.

• Center on an Aging Society - Obesity Among Older Americans

  http://ihcrp.georgetown.edu/agingsociety/pubhtml/obesity2/obesity2.html
  At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected.

• Forbes - What The Obesity Epidemic Costs Us

  http://www.forbes.com/sites/bethhoffman/2012/08/16/what-the-obesity-epidemic-costs-us-infographic/
  Infographic illustrates the $450 billion annual cost connected with being overweight in the U.S., from increased medical costs to jet fuel, diet products and clothing.

• Mercer University School of Medicine - The Obesity Problem

  http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/OBESITY/OBESITY.html
  Tutorial on specific health risks associated with obesity and what can be done about it.

• Obesidad.net

  http://obesidad.net/english2002/default.htm
  Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.

• PBS NewsHour - How U.S. Obesity Compares With Other Countries

  http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/how-us-obesity-compares-with-other-countries/
  First in a series in which the PBS NewsHour and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, will explore how health care and health policy in OECD's 34 member countries compare with the United States.

• PBS NewsHour - Obesity in America: By the Numbers

  http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/obesity-in-america-by-the-numbers-1/
  Startling statistics showing that American adults are expanding by the year, along with their children and health care costs.

• Spine Universe - Back Pain and Obesity

  http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/back-pain/back-pain-obesity
  Connection of obesity to back pain and osteoporosis.

• Testing Knowledge - How Much Do You Know About Obesity?

  http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/assets/UVAHealth/ssi/includes/obeseqiz.html
  Quiz about obesity from the University of Virginia Health System.

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