Obesity is defined as an excess of total body fat, which results from an intake of calories that exceeds energy usage. For roughly every 3,300 calories you consume, you gain 1 pound.
Nearly two thirds of the United States population is over weight. A person’s body mass index (BMI) is the most accurate measurement of body fat.
The National Institutes of Health report that morbid obesity may considerably reduce life expectancy and is associated with an increased risk of developing conditions or diseases such as:
Obesity is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Now, thanks to new options for treatment, we have more tools to help you attain your goal to live better, healthier and longer.