Obesity Epidemic In America Shows Signs of Plateauing
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The obesity epidemic that has been spreading for more than a quarter-century in the United States has leveled off among women and may have hit a plateau for men, as well, federal health officials reported yesterday.
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The obesity epidemic is reaching down to the playpen as more than 10 per cent of US children ages two to five are overweight, the American Heart Association has reported.
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A new federal report finds that much of the population -- which is overweight and overfed -- often falls short in consuming essential nutrients. In short, Americans are eating too much of the wrong stuff.
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A new study found that obesity is relatively rare in the foreign-born until they have lived in the United States - the land of drive-thrus, remote controls and double cheeseburgers - for more than 10 years.
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People are getting fatter in all parts of the world, with the possible exception of Asia, a global snapshot shows.
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A state-by-state review of the nation&#39;s health shows that progress has stalled on the key issues of obesity and infant mortality, according to a new report.
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Nearly two out of three Americans are overweight/obese and at risk for diabetes, heart disease and other illnesses associated with obesity.
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Africa, a continent usually synonymous with hunger, is falling prey to obesity.
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ATLANTA Oct. 7, 2004 - Chronic kidney failure more than doubled in the United States in the 1990s another sign of the toll being taken by America&#39;s obesity epidemic, the government reported Thursday.
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NEW YORK  - Some researchers are questioning whether national guidelines advising Americans to eat a low-fat diet have had the unintended consequence of feeding the current obesity epidemic.
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The obesity epidemic is reaching down to the sandbox: More than 10 percent of U.S. children ages 2 to 5 are overweight, the American Heart Association reported Thursday.
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Americans are fatter than ever, with obesity rates up in most states and fewer people exercising, according to a study released on Monday.
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THE United Statesâ obesity epidemic has reached the playpen, according to research, with more than 10 per cent of children aged two to five reported to be overweight.
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The number of obese people in China doubled to 60 million people in the 10 years to 2002. China&#39;s first comprehensive national survey on diet, nutrition and diseases found that seven per cent of Chinese adults
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NEW YORK  - Modifying the consumption of  different food-groups may keep body weight from creeping up  over time, new research suggests.
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Better nutrition has helped Americans grow a little taller. But it's been too much of a good thing: The nation is also a whole lot fatter.
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The obesity epidemic is reaching down to the playpen: More than 10 percent of US children 2 to 5 are overweight, the American Heart Association reported yesterday.