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Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
About WeightAbout Obesity
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
About Weight LossSee All
 Maintaining Weight Loss in About Weight Loss
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
 Maintaining Weight Loss in About Weight Loss
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
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It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
 How and Why to Keep a Training Log in Exercise
A training log helps you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward your important goals. ...more
 Strength Training Myths in Exercise
Taking time each week to build your strength can help you live a more healthy and independent life. Read on to dispel myths and to get the facts about strength training. ...more
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
 How and Why to Keep a Training Log in Exercise
A training log helps you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward your important goals. ...more
 Strength Training Myths in Exercise
Taking time each week to build your strength can help you live a more healthy and independent life. Read on to dispel myths and to get the facts about strength training. ...more
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 Maintaining Weight Loss in Behavior
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
 Maintaining Weight Loss in Behavior
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
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 Metabolic Syndrome in Related Health Issues
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome in Related Health Issues
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider. ...more
Children and TeensSee All
 Weight Room No Longer Off-Limits to Kids in Exercise
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight. Read on ...more
 Exercise and Teenagers in Exercise
Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more
Parents can do a lot to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in their kids, even if the parents already have it. ...more
Detailed information on diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children...more
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 Weight Room No Longer Off-Limits to Kids in Exercise
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight. Read on ...more
 Exercise and Teenagers in Exercise
Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more
Parents can do a lot to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in their kids, even if the parents already have it. ...more
Detailed information on diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children...more
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