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Overweight and Obesity: Home | DNPA | CDC Home | About CDC | Press Room | Funding | A-Z Index | Centers, Institute & Offices | Training & Employment | Contact Us CDC en Español Search: Overweight and Obesity: Home During the past 20 years, obesity among adults has risen significantly in the United States. The latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older—over 60 million people—are obese. This increase is not limited to adults. The percentage of young people who are overweight has more than tripled since 1980. Among children and teens aged 6–19 years, 16 percent (over 9 million young people) are considered overweight. These increasing rates raise concern because of their implications for Americans’ health. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following: Hypertension Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) Type 2 diabetes Coronary heart disease Stroke Gallbladder disease Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea and respiratory problems Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon) Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand this serious health issue and the efforts being made to address it. Selected Resources At A Glance 2005 — Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage your Weight Did you know that eating fruits and vegetables can be a powerful, healthy way to lose or maintain weight? Also available, a brochure for consumers: How to use fruits and vegetables to manage your weight (PDF-706K) Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides advice about how good dietary habits for people aged 2 years and older can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. MyPyramid Plan The new USDA food pyramid replaces "one size fits all" with a customizable eating and exercise plan. Explore the new pyramid to learn about the food groups and to see how much physical activity you should be getting. Physical Activity for Everyone Regular physical activity offers many health benefits. The new Physical Activity Web site provides information on the importance of physical activity and how to make it part of your life. This site contains documents available in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (PDF). To view or print them, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 3.0 or higher) installed on your computer. You can download it for free from Adobe Corporation. back to top Home Defining Overweight and Obesity Obesity Trends Contributing Factors Health Consequences Economic Consequences State-Based Programs Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Resources Body Mass Index (BMI) Overweight and Obesity State Programs Find out what 's happening in the different funded state programs. Nutrition and Physical Activity Home About Us Programs and Campaigns News and Press Releases Publications Site Map Topic Index Contact Us Date last reviewed: 08/04/2005 Content source: Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Home | Policies and Regulations | Disclaimer | e-Government | FOIA | Contact Us Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A Tel: (404) 639-3311 / Public Inquiries: (404) 639-3534 / (800) 311-3435 Department of Healthand Human Services |