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What is Obesity
Updated: December 18, 2007

The Basics

Overweight and Obesity: Defining Overweight and Obesity CDC

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Body Mass Index

Calculate Your Body Mass Index National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute

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Possible Causes of Obesity

Overweight and Obesity: Factors Contributing to Obesity CDC

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Prevention of Obesity

Maintaining a Healthy Weight JAMA Patient Page

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Researched by NOAH Contributing Editor: Nighat Ispahany, MLS, Columbia University, Long Health Sciences Library

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