According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 20 percent — or 14.7 million — of American children and adolescents aged 2-19 are obese.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/us-proposes-slashing-salt-sugar-in-school-meals/

A Huddersfield football club that encourages overweight and obese men to get fit and adopt healthy lifestyle choices has helped local men lose over 150 pounds of weight.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/huddersfield-football-club-men-losing-27639287

Almost two in three adults in the UK and a third of children are overweight or obese - raising their risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/biscuits-weight-gain-diet-study-b2269614.html

And being overweight or obese can increase the resistance in the blood vessels, making it more difficult for blood to flow freely, which leads to higher blood pressure, according to the NHS.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/health/11345688/high-blood-pressure-easy-hacks-free/

As he approached the USO in the airport, he happened to notice a morbidly obese woman – "Probably a military wife.

Source: https://original.antiwar.com/chris_karr/2023/07/18/real-heroes-dont-fight-for-villains-from-soldier-to-conscientious-objector/

Being overweight or obese increases your risk of breast cancer, so it’s important to maintain a healthy weight through regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/health/breast-cancer-symptoms/

But obese adults under 65 had a 21 to 108 per cent increased death risk attributed to their weight.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12279085/Australian-Year-Taryn-Brumfitt-accuses-doctors-weight-bias-patient-size.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Choosing unhealthy foods does more than pack on the pounds: Being overweight or obese ups the odds of developing type 2 diabetes.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/why-is-american-food-so-unhealthy/article_803c93d8-5312-57ad-96b3-a8c9a97020e2.html

Did you know that 27% of the adults living in El Paso County are obese?

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/colorado/scary-trend-in-colorado-springs-colon-cancer-diagnosis-soaring-in-younger-americans/article_176def2a-23fb-5cc0-899b-c58650a5b242.html

Drugs aren't required to be tested in people who are obese.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/drugs-required-tested-people-obese-problem-104690940

Effect of alginate supplementation on weight loss in obese subjects completing a 12-wk energy-restricted diet: a randomized controlled trial.

Source: https://www.healthcanal.com/nutrition/weight-management/goketo-gummies-reviews

Elvis was just 38 but already obese, ravaged by drugs and stricken by hypertension and an enlarged heart.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11634121/The-tragedy-ultimate-poor-little-rich-girl-Lisa-Marie-Presley.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Former matinee idol Brendan Fraser, with the lead actor win for his wrenching turn as a morbidly obese man in “The Whale,” reached the climax of a his own comeback story.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-03-12/oscars-2023-everything-everwhere-wins-best-picture

Her son Jacob was recently diagnosed a diabetic because he was obese.

Source: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2023/1000-lb-best-friends-recap-01-25-23-season-2-episode-4-take-the-long-weigh-home/

He stars as morbidly obese English teacher Charlie trying to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, played by Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2023/01/06/brendan-fraser-among-honourees-at-2023-palm-springs-international-film-festival/

His obese patients kept dropping out.

Source: https://www.spectator.com.au/2023/06/how-the-cult-of-trauma-took-over-mental-health/

In addition, an estimated 24% adults were obese – an increase from 22.7% seven years prior.

Source: https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/health/three-in-five-adults-in-bedford-are-overweight-according-to-new-figures-4136902

In a prospective (forward-looking) study, results show that once obese patients lost weight, the levels of cortisol metabolite excretion decreased significantly (7).

Source: https://tbrnewsmedia.com/medical-compass-emphasize-micronutrient-diversity-for-better-weight-management-results/

It was found that one out of four school children between the ages of six and seven and a third of the adult population — anyone above the age of 15 — was obese.

Source: https://mg.co.za/business/2023-06-02-warning-labels-are-food-for-thought/

I weigh 200 pounds, which puts me into the “obese” category by BMI.

Source: https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/01/larger-daughter-promote-positive-body-image-grandmother.html?via=rss