Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease in American Children


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Obesity

Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20 percent or more over an individuals ideal body weight.  Body weight for a boy exceeds 25% and for girls is 32%, it can also be associated with an increase risk of illness, disability adn death.

Causes of Obesity include: genetic factors, dietary habits, socioeconomic status physical inactivity
 
 

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