July 2007
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Obesity
Straight Information on Obesity
Headlines in the newspapers and punch lines from comedians make it clear that being overweight and struggling to...

Additional Information About Obesity

Physical Activity
Physical activity is any activity that causes your body to work harder than normal. The actual amount of physical activity you need depends on your fitness goals, whether you are trying to lose weight...
Exercise and Fitness Goals
The following simple worksheet can help you clarify your motivations and goals for exercising, which in turn can help you get to the stage where exercise becomes a habit.

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Low 'Energy Density' Foods Aid Weight Loss -- 06/19/2007 (Reuters Health) - Foods that fill you up without packing a ton of calories can help in the battle...

School-based Obesity Prevention Promising -- 06/13/2007 (Reuters Health) - A multi-component health promotion program in schools may...

Sugary Drinks Tied to Extra Pounds in Preschoolers -- 06/08/2007 (Reuters Health) - Preschool children who are regularly given sugary drinks between meals are more...

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