Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States

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Obesity is unquestionably a condition of public health significance in the United States. Pre-obesity (BMI 25-29.9) and obesity (BMI ≥30), as well as other conditions for which these serve as a major risk factor, are highly prevalent in all groups of the population (Allison and Saunders 2000; Pi-Sun

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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Obesity and Health Practices Health and Lifestyle Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

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DOI: 10.5040/9781718206601.ch-001

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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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