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Results 1 - 10 of 172 for overweight
  1. Overweight 
    Overweight and obesity mean having a weight than is higher than what is healthy for a given height. A person may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003101.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Body mass index 
    ... 24.9 Healthy 25.0 to 29.9 Overweight 30.0 to 39.9 Obese Over 40 ... less muscle compared to others who are slightly overweight. If you are 65 years or older, a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007196.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Causes and risks for obesity in children 
    ... they develop more fat cells and may become overweight or develop obesity. No single factor or behavior ... If a parent is overweight and has poor diet and exercise habits, the child is likely to adopt the same habits. Screen time , such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000383.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Diet myths and facts 
    ... yogurt or baby carrots. MYTH? You cannot be overweight and healthy. FACT: There are some people who are overweight with healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000895.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Defining overweight and obesity in children 
    ... different age. To determine if a child is overweight or has obesity, experts compare BMI levels of ... sex, they are considered at risk of being overweight. If a child's BMI is higher than 95% ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000384.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Weight-loss medicines 
    ... and Kidney Diseases website. Prescription medications to treat overweight & obesity. www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/prescription-medications-treat-overweight-obesity . Updated June 2021. Accessed July 8, 2023.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000346.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. 10 ways to cut 500 calories a day 
    ... take in each day. For most people with overweight, cutting about 500 calories a day is a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000892.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Sweetened beverages 
    Many sweetened drinks are high in calories and can cause weight gain, even in active people. If you feel like drinking something sweet, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000335.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Healthy grocery shopping 
    A key step for losing weight, keeping the weight off, and staying healthy is learning how to buy the right foods at the store. This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000336.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Portion size 
    It can be hard to measure out every portion of food you eat. Yet there are some simple ways to know that you are eating the right ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000337.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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