PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY: WEIGHT LOSS GOALS
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY: WEIGHT LOSS GOALS
There is strong evidence that weight loss in overweight and obese individuals decreases their risk of diseases, such as heart conditions and diabetes. The general goals of weight loss and management are to reduce body weight, prevent further weight gain, and [...]
The Obesity Epidemic
The Obesity Epidemic
Hello. My name is Gina, I’m 17 years old, and I weigh 340 pounds (155 kg). I’ve been overweight since I was 12 years old. I used
to go to school, but I dropped out because people make fun of me. I have missed my entire time in high school because of
being [...]
