Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.
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The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling.
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There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured?
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Dieting is temporary when it comes to losing weight. To keep weight off you actually have to change your lifestyle. Why is it so hard? For one thing, we may not know as much as we think. Take our quiz to test your knowledge.
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The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.
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