8 Fairly Weighty Obesity Issues

Two-thirds of Americans are considered overweight or obese, and as the prevalence increases, obesity continues to grow as a major health problem. Click through the slideshow above for brief summaries of the latest research findings.Additional information on the studies is availabe below.

References:

1. New Trending in Teen Obesity

2. Eating Disorders Associated with Obesity Prevention

3. High Obesity Rate Even in Student-Athletes

4. A Challenge to “Healthy Obesity”

5. Stronger Obesity–Heart Failure Link

6. Obesity May Age Brain, By a Decade

7. Obesity Duration Shapes Cancer Risk

8. The FDA on Obesity Medical Devices