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This article is about the medical term. For the stock market term, see overweight (stock market). The term overweight is generally used to indicate that a human (or other mammal) has more body fat than is typical or required for the normal functioning of the body. Being overweight is a fairly common condition for many people, especially in the United States and other developed nations where food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles often do not involve a lot of exercise. Recent studies ...
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Questions About Weight Control
... Print these questions and answers to discuss with your health care provider. 1. Can being overweight lead to medical problems? Yes. Being overweight is linked to a number of health problems, includin...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Weight Cycling ... What is weight cycling? Weight cycling is the repeated loss and regain of body weight. When weight cycling is the result of dieting, it is often called "yo-yo" dieting. A weight cycle can ra...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Coping skills ... One of the most painful aspects of obesity may be the emotional suffering it can cause. Many people and cultures equate beauty and success with slimness, and unfairly label obese people as lazy or glu...
Source: MayoClinic
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