How can we prevent obesity?

Preventing Obesity in Adults. Many of the strategies that produce successful weight loss and maintenance will help prevent obesity. Improving your eating habits and increasing physical activity play a vital role in preventing obesity. Things you can do include: Eat five to six servings of fruits and vegetables daily. read more

Knowing your body mass index (BMI), achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, and getting regular physical activity are all actions you can take for yourself to combat obesity. Community Efforts To reverse the obesity epidemic, community efforts should focus on supporting healthy eating and active living in a variety of settings. read more

These diseases can seriously impact a person's quality of life and lead to premature death. Obesity: How It Differs From Being Overweight. Obesity and overweight are terms used to describe a level of excess weight that's considered unhealthy for your body size. read more