Facts on Overweight and Obesity

I battled with the bulge starting in junior high school. I never knew that college would push me over the edge into obesity. I gained the freshmen 15 plus 15. Now with campaigns such as Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign, nutrition and exercise can be implemented at an early age.

Obesity Among Young Adults

At my biggest, I weighed 167 pounds. That is a lot for my small 5'2 petite frame. About two thirds of adults, ages and 20 and older, are obese or overweight. Over one third of adults ages 20 and older are obese, according to survey by  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What Does It Mean to be Overweight or Obese?
According to the National Institutes of Health, "overweight specifically refers to an excessive amount of body weight that may come from muscles, bone, adipose (fat) tissue, and water," and obesity "refers to an excessive amount of adipose tissue."

Overweight and Obesity by Age


Source:http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/