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2. Obesity is staying steady, but 'severe obesity' is on the rise

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   About 40% of U.S. adults are obese (defined as a BMI of greater than or equal to 30), and nearly 1 in 10 of the approximately 6,000 people surveyed reported having “severe obesity” (defined as ...

3. Even in obesity, regular exercise turns belly fat healthier - AOL

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   Even in obesity, regular exercise turns belly fat healthier. Robby Berman. September 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM. ... View the original article on Medical News Today. Show comments. Advertisement.

4. US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible ...

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   For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the United States may finally be heading in the right direction and new weight loss drugs like semaglutide could be part of the reason why. A ...

5. Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong - The Huffington Post

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   Many “failed” obesity interventions are, in fact, successful eat-healthier-and-exercise-more interventions. A review of 44 international studies found that school-based activity programs didn’t affect kids’ weight, but improved their athletic ability, tripled the amount of time they spent exercising and reduced their daily TV ...

6. Social influences on fitness behavior - Wikipedia

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   Obesity is a physical marker of poor health, increasing the likelihood of various diseases. [2] Due to social constructs surrounding health, the belief that being skinny is healthy and discrimination against those perceived to be 'unhealthy', [3] people who are considered overweight or obese on the BMI scale face many social challenges.

7. Obesity and the environment - Wikipedia

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   Hispanic and Black communities frequently have less access to exercise and fitness opportunities (i.e., public parks) as well as healthy green spaces which creates a obesogenic environment. [24] [25] Low income neighborhoods are burdened with an abundance of fast food outlets. A 2005 study conducted in Chicago found that Black neighborhoods had ...

8. Exercise trends - Wikipedia

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   Obesity rates have increased in relation to expanding suburbs. This has been attributed to increased time spent commuting, leading to less exercise and less meal preparation at home. [ 32 ] In the time between 1983 and 1990 the number of trips taken by foot decreased from 9% down to 7%. [ 33 ]

9. 5 Science-Backed Ways to Live a Longer Life

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   Obesity is linked to numerous chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and yes, even a shorter lifespan. For many adult Americans, shedding a few excess pounds can be ...