LIVEGOOD AVOIDING OBESITYRISKS

Health Consequences Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as "overweight" and "obesity,"* the risks for the following conditions also increases: 1 Coronary heart disease Type 2 diabetes Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon) Hypertension (high blood pressure) Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) Stroke Liver and Gallbladder disease Sleep apnea and respiratory problems Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility) *Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. For more,see definition of obesity below. The BMI should be used with caution. BMI will be inaccurate for pregnant women and people with excess muscle mass (ex. athletes and body builders.)  BMI Weight/Height Chart.             Defining Overweight and Obesi