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Graphic source: https://stateofobesity.org/adult-obesity/

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Obesity prevalence among adults, by education level and sex — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2002 to 2011–2014 Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6650a1.htm Graphic source: https://stateofobesity.org/adult-obesity/ Graphic source: https://stateofobesity.org/children1017/ Trends in obesity prevalence among adults aged 20 and over (age-adjusted) and youth aged 2–19 years: United States, 1999–2000 through 2013–2014 Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db219.htm Prevalence of obesity among youth aged 2–19 years, by sex and race and Hispanic origin: United States, 2011–2014 Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db219.htm Prevalence of obesity among youth aged 2–19 years, by sex and age: United States, 2011–2014 Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db219.htm Prevalence of obesity among adults aged 20 and over, by sex and race and Hispanic origin: United States, 2011–2014 Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db219.htm Prevalence of obesity among adults aged 20 and over, by sex and age: United States, 2011–2014 Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db219.htm Prevalence of Self-Reported Obesity Among Hispanic Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2013-2015 Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html Prevalence of Self-Reported Obesity Among Non-Hispanic Black Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2013-2015 Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html Prevalence of Self-Reported Obesity Among Non-Hispanic White Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2013-2015 Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html Prevalence of Self-Reported Obesity Among U.S. Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2015 Map source:http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html Notes — Figures for white and black populations do not include Hispanics. — Insufficient data to calculate prevalence rates for black residents of Idaho and Montana. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Credit: Alyson Hurt/NPR Graphic created by BC Jung from graphics at http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/09/23/442801737/obesity-maps-put-racial-differences-on-stark-display Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U.S. Adults by State, BRFSS, 2013 Map source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html Graphic source: http://www.rwjf.org/files/images/pr/figures/top10_bottom10_maps_v2-01rev.jpg

Map source: http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/12/health/global-obesity-study/index.html Map source: http://www.thelancet.com/pb/assets/raw/Lancet/stories/commissions/adolescent-health-2016/report_overview_george_presentation.pdf Graphic source: http://www.vox.com/a/explain-food-america Obesity over time General The State of Obesity 2015’s Metro Areas with the Biggest & Smallest Weight Problems 2015 Obesity Endocrine Facts and Figures Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2011–2014 11/2015 The State of Obesity Report Series (2014- ) Trends in Incidence of Cancers Associated with Overweight and Obesity — United States, 2005–2014 10/2017 U.S. Obesity Rate Inches Up to 27.7% in 2014 Gallup.com 2010 Percent of Females Age 20+, Obese*, Age-Adjusted by State, Territory and US Obesity — United States, 1999–2010 MMWR 11/2013 A break in the obesity epidemic? Explained by biases or misinterpretation of the data? 2015 New Obesity Reports and How It Matters for Cancer Risk Obesity: In Statistics BBC Overweight and Obesity Statistics CDC.gov Percentage Distribution of Weight Status* Among Adults Aged ≥20 Years with Diabetes,† by Sex — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2009–2012§ MMWR 8/2014 Percentage of Adults with a Healthy Weight HHS.gov Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity NIDDK.NIH.gov Here's the Skinny: Americans Getting Fatter WebMD Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (Prevention Status Report) CDC.gov Obesity --- United States, 1988--2008 MMWR 1/2011 Obesity and Overweight FASTSTATS/CDC.gov Obesity Burden Assessment CDC.gov Obesity Prevalence NHIS National Health Interview Survey 2008 Obesity Prevalence Maps CDC.gov Overweight and Obesity (BMI) - 2007 CDC Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2015–2016 NCHS Data Brief No. 288, October 2017 Prevalence of Obesity in the United States, 2009-2010 NCHS Data Brief Number 82, January 2012 State Report Cards on Obesity The developing world's new burden: obesity FAO.org The Most Obese Cities in America 2015 Statistics Related to Overweight & Obesity NIH.gov The State of Obesity U.S. Obesity Trends CDC.gov U.S. Obesity Trends 1985-2008 CDC.gov Adolescent & Childhood Map source: https://stateofobesity.org/high-school-obesity/ Map source: https://stateofobesity.org/children1017/ Percentage of high school students who had obesity,*2015† Map Source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/obesity-youth.htm Trends in obesity among children and adolescents aged 2–19 years, by age: United States, 1963–1965 through 2013–2014 Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity_child_13_14/obesity_child_13_14.htm Achieving A State of Healthy Weight: 2013 Update NRCkids.org Availability of Less Nutritious Snack Foods and Beverages in Secondary Schools ---Selected States, 2002--2008 MMWR 10/2009 Obesity and Socioeconomic Status in Children and Adolescents: United States, 2005�2008 NCHS Obesity Among Low-Income, Preschool-Aged Children — United States, 2008–2011 MMWR 8/2013 Obesity in K-8 Students - New York City, 2006-07 to 2010-11 School Years MMWR 12/2011 Percentage of Children with a Healthy Weight HHS.gov Obesity in Children: Hospitalizations from 2000 to 2009 AHRQ.gov 7/2012 Obesity Prevalence Among Low-Income, Preschool-Aged Children — New York City and Los Angeles County, 2003–2011 MMWR 1/2013 Obesity Prevalence Among Low-Income, Preschool-Aged Children --- United States, 1998--2008 MMWR 7/2009 Parental Weight Status and Offspring Cardiovascular Disease Risks: a Cross-Sectional Study of Chinese Children 1/2015 CDC.gov Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Adolescent Obesity in Southern Appalachia, 2012 CDC.gov 2015 Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, Trends 1963-1965 Through 2009-2010 CDC.gov Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, Trends 1963-1965 Through 2007-2008 CDC.gov Prevalence of Obesity* Among Persons Aged 12-19 Years, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2009-2010 MMWR 3/2012 Prevalence of Obesity Among Youths by Household Income and Education Level of Head of Household — United States 2011–2014 2/2018 Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Children and Adolescents Aged 2–19 Years: United States, 1963–1965 Through 2013–2014 7/2016 Prevalence of Overweight* and Obesity Among Youths Aged 6--19 Years, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2007--2008 MMWR 10/2010 Prevalence of Overweight* Among Children and Teenagers, by Age Group and Selected Period --- United States, 1963--2002 3/2005 Trends in Childhood Obesity CDC.gov Trends in Obesity Among Participants Aged 2–4 Years in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children — United States, 2000–2014 11/2016 Trends in Obesity and Severe Obesity Prevalence in US Youth and Adults by Sex and Age, 2007-2008 to 2015-2016 3/2018 Adults 2017’s Fattest States in America 11/2017 Adult Obesity Facts CDC.gov Adult Obesity in the United States Differences in Prevalence of Obesity Among Black, White, and Hispanic Adults --- United States, 2006--2008 MMWR 7/2009 Mean Percentage Body Fat,* by Age Group and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1999--2004� MMWR 1/2009 Obesity and Socioeconomic Status in Adults: United States, 2005�2008 NCHS Obesity in America: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population Age 20 and Older, 2009 AHRQ.gov Obesity Maps Put Racial Differences On Stark Display NPR.org Obesity Prevalence Maps CDC.gov Obesity rates are higher among sexually abused and lesbian women AHRQ 3/2011 Obesity-Related Hospitalizations, 2004 versus 2009 AHRQ.gov 7/2012 Obesity Trends in Adults with Arthritis CDC.gov Percentage of Adults* Who Are 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1999--2000 Through 2003--2004 MMWR 11/2006 Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults with Arthritis --- United States, 2003--2009 MMWR 4/2011 Prevalence of Obesity* Among Persons Aged 20--79 Years, by Sex --- Canada, 2007--2009, and United States, 2007--2008� MMWR 8/2011 Prevalence of Obesity Among Older Adults in the United States, 2007–2010 NCHS 9/2012 Prevalence and Trends in Obesity Among US Adults, 1999-2008 JAMA 2010 Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 1960–1962 Through 2013–2014 7/2016 Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults: United States, 1960–1962 Through 2011–2012 CDC 9/2014 Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults: United States, Trends 1960–1962 Through 2009–2010 CDC 9/2012 Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults: United States, Trends 1976-1980 Through 2007-2008 NCHS 6/2010 Relationship Between Social Support and Body Mass Index Among Overweight and Obese African American Women in the Rural Deep South, 2011–2013 CDC.gov State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults --- United States, 2007 MMWR 7/2008 State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults --- United States, 2005 MMWR 9/2006 Vital Signs: State-Specific Obesity Prevalence Among Adults --- United States, 2009 MMWR 8/2010

Visceral Fat

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3 Reasons Why American Men Have Gained So Much Weight Cheatsheet.com 6/2015 6 Reasons Why Your Belly Fat Won’t Budge Cheatsheet.com All About Inches WebMD Belly Fat Blues CNN Belly Fat Booms When Activity Stops WebMD Belly fat in women: How to keep it off Mayo Clinic Belly Fat Is Key to U.S. Diabetes Risk WebMD Belly-Fattening Foods Men Can't Resist WebMD Best & Worst Foods for Belly Fat WebMD Brown Fat, White Fat, Good Fat, Bad Fat NIH.gov Burning Subcutaneous Bodyfat: Tips for Women and Men! Exercise Is Required for Visceral Fat Loss in Postmenopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes Journal of Clinical Endrocrinology & Metabolism Exercise Fights 'Hidden' Body Fat; Study Shows Inactivity Can Lead to Buildup of Fat Deep Inside Belly WebMD High-Fat Diet Ups Dangerous 'Hidden' Fat; Study Links Waist Circumference, Diet to Visceral Fat WebMD Inactivity, exercise, and visceral fat. STRRIDE: a randomized, controlled study of exercise intensity and amount Journal of Applied Physiology Its Poor Reputation Aside, Our Fat Is Doing Us a Favor NY Times Meet the 5 Flat Belly Foods WebMD Oh, Do You Know the Muffin Top? WebMD One More Reason to Exercise Weightwatchers Pot Belly Boosts Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death: Study Womenshealth.gov Potbelly linked to heart disease BBC Quiz: Best & Worst Foods for Belly Fat WebMD To Banish Belly Fat, Keep Moving WebMD To get a flatter belly, start by getting enough sleep 9/2016 The Truth About Beer and Your Belly WebMD The Truth About Belly Fat WebMD Visceral Fat Build-up Is The High Cost Of Inactivity Science Daily 2005 Whole Grains Fight Belly Fat Study Shows Whole-Grain Diet Good for the Waistline and the Heart. WebMD

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Weight Loss

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Graphic source: https://www.livescience.com/61312-why-is-losing-weight-difficult.html Graphic source: http://www.norc.org/PDFs/ASMBS%20Obesity/Issue%20Brief%20B_ASMBS%20NORC%20Obesity%20Poll.pdf	Graphic source: http://www.norc.org/PDFs/ASMBS%20Obesity/Issue%20Brief%20B_ASMBS%20NORC%20Obesity%20Poll.pdf
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Best and Worst Beverages for Weight Loss WebMD Mysteries of Weight Loss WebMD The Best Way to Lose Weight Safely 2015 Countdown to a Lean Belly Menshealth.com Dieting Is Out; Healthy Eating Is In WebMD Eat More, Weigh Less? How to manage your weight without being hungry CDC.gov Energy density and weight loss: Feel full on fewer calories Mayo Clinic Exercise and Weight Loss: 5 Truths WebMD Fat-fighting Foods WebMD Fast, Full Eaters May Weigh More WebMD FTC Releases Guidance to Media on False Weight-Loss Claims Guide to portion control for weight loss Mayo Clinic slideshow How Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, & Hormones Work to Cause Weight-Loss or Weight-Gain Diet and Weight Loss: The Best Ways to Eat 12/2015 How Sleeping Boosts Weight Loss WebMD 3:44 How to Look Thinner Instantly WebMD How to Lose the Last 10 Pounds for Good! Yahoo.com Ideal Weight or Happy Weight? How much weight do you really need to lose? WebMD Improving Your Eating Habits CDC Long-Term Weight Loss: What Works? Tips from the POUNDS LOST Study Losing a Lot of Weight WebMD Losing Weight CDC Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories Mayoclinic.com Mood and food: Understand the relationship National Weight Control Registry Overlooked Fat Loss Factors AskMen.com Over-the-counter weight-loss pills: Do they work? Mayo Clinic Sip Your Way to a Flat Belly! Health.yahoo.net Skinny Sipping Slideshow: The Best and Worst Beverages for Weight Loss WebMD SS Slow metabolism: Is there any such thing? Mayoclinic Tainted Weight Loss Products FDA.gov The Real Gains From Losing Weight WebMD

Weight Gain Shockers Slideshow: Surprising Reasons You're Gaining Weight WebMD Weight Loss and What You Drink WebMD 2:26 Weight-loss drugs: Can a prescription help you lose weight? Mayo Clinic Weight Loss for Life NIH.gov Weight Loss/Dieting MedlinePlus Weight Loss/Dieting NIH.gov Weight Loss Slideshow: Bad Foods that Are Good for Weight Loss WebMD SS Weight-loss options: Choosing a diet that's right for you Mayo Clinic Weight Loss Surgery: What to Expect What Works for Weight Loss WebMd 3:05 Which is better for weight loss cutting calories or increasing exercise? Mayo Clinic Why Is Losing Weight So Tough? 1/2018 Why That Big Meal You Just Ate Made You Hungry Wall Street Journal Why Some People Don't Put on Weight WebMD 1:42 Your Definitive Guide to Losing Body Fat Time.com Your diet plan isn't working? New research explains why Study shows health-plan successes determined by 'approach' or 'avoidance' strategies Gastric Bypass Surgery Alcoholism after gastric bypass: Is it in your mind or gut? Scienceline.org Weight Loss Surgery: What to Expect WebMD.com

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Weight Management

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5 Gut-Busting Diet Mistakes WebMD 7 Laws of Leanness womenshealthmag.com 9 Habits that will shrink your middle Yahoo.com 10 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism WebMD slideshow 10 WAYS TO END OVEREATING FOREVER 12 Diet Mistakes and How to Avoid Them WebMD slideshow 20 Habits Skinny People Live By menshealth.com 25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories or Less WebMD slideshow 78 Ways to Cut Fat Calories from Your Diet Aim for a Healthy Weight NIH.gov Basics of Weight Control VA.gov Belly-Fattening Foods Men Can't Resist WebMD Best Diet Tips Ever -- 22 Ways to Stay on Track WebMD Burn More Fat on the Treadmill Menshealth.com Can Skipping Dinner Help You Lose Weight? 7/2017 Daily Food and Activity Diary NIH.gov Diet 911: After You Overindulge WebMD Dietary fat and carbohydrates differentially alter insulin sensitivity during caloric restriction. NIH.gov 2009 Eating Specific Proteins, Carbs may be more effective for weight management than counting calories Medicaldaily.com 4/2015 Food & Fitness Planner WebMD Food Choice May Affect Ability to Keep Weight Off NIH.gov 2012 Food Cravings That Wreck Your Diet WebMD Food Frauds That Can Wreck Your Diet WebMD Handling Weight Plateaus VA.gov Healthy Weight - it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle! CDC.gov Healthy Weight Tool Kit Calorie Control.org How to Practice Mindful Eating WebMD How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight CDC.gov Keeping it Off CDC Lifestyle Changes Help Obese Lose Weight WebMD Low-calorie foods for weight control Mayo Clinic Maintain a Healthy Weight NHLBI.nih.gov Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories Mayoclinic Metabolism Hacks: Tap into Your Calorie-Burning Power Mayo Clinic Obesity and Weight Management Netwellness Preventing Weight Gain CDC Secrets of Healthy Eating and Portion Control WebMD Small, practical steps are best way of maintaining a healthy weight NICE.org 3/2015 Stop the Cravings! Surprising Reasons You're Gaining Weight WebMD The Fastest Weight Loss Methods — That Actually Work 9/2017 The right way to count calories, according to weight loss experts Vox 12/2014 Weight Control MedlinePlus Weight-control Information Network NIDDK Weight Gain Shockers Slideshow: Surprising Reasons You're Gaining Weight WebMD Weight Management Links What you should Know About… A Proven Weight-Loss Plan NDEI.org Why is weight management important? Choosemyplate.gov

Portion Distortion 12 Easy Ways to Estimate Serving Sizes Menshealth.com A Helping Hand For Portion Sizes: Measure Pasta By The Fist, Butter By The Fingertip Do you suffer 'Portion Distortion'? Baylor Just Enough for You: About Food Portions NIH.gov Portion Control Tips WebMD 1.29 Portion Distortion Guide Simple Secrets to Portion Control and Healthy Eating WebMD Visual Aids Make Portion Sense BCM.edu WebMD Portion Size Guide WebMD Portion Size Guide-Wallet size WebMD Portion Size Plate What Counts as a Cup? CDC.gov

Eating Disorders

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