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Obesity result from an imbalance involving excessive calorie consumption.
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Overweight and obesity are associated with heart disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke, arthritis and breathing problems.
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The risk of death rises with increasing weight.
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High blood pressure is twice as common in adults who are obese than in those who are at a healthy weight.
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Obesity during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of death in both the baby and the mother.
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Obesity is among the most easy to recognize and the most difficult to treat of medical conditions.
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Adoption, twin, and family studies have consistently noted that obesity has a strong heritable component.
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Obesity has increased dramatically over the past decade in the United States.
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Psychotherapy should be considered a primary treatment for obesity.
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Behavioral treatment to improve diet and increase physical activity is the cornerstone of any weight loss treatment program regardless of the degree of obesity.
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Weight should be lost gradually, about 1/2 to 2 pounds per week.
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To maintain weight, intake of calories must equal energy output.
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A difference of one 12-oz. soda or 30 minutes of brisk walking most days can add or subtract approximately 10 pounds to the patient’s weight each year.
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Physical activity is important in preventing and treating overweight and obesity and is extremely helpful in maintaining weight loss.
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Weight loss therapy is not appropriate for most pregnant or lactating women.
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