Overweight/Obesity

Definition:
The classification of body weight that is greater than the normal range but less than the obese range; defined by the U.S. National Institution of Health as a body mass index between 25 and 30 kg/m^3

Symptoms
  • High cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Metabolic syndrome — a combination of high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides and high cholesterol
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, breast, colon, rectum and prostate
  • Sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts
  • Depression
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gynecologic problems, such as infertility and irregular periods
  • Erectile dysfunction and sexual health issues, due to deposits of fat blocking or narrowing the arteries to the genitals
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition in which fat builds up in the liver and can cause inflammation or scarring
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Skin problems, such as poor wound healing
Causes
  • Inactivity
  • Unhealthy diet and eating habits
  • Pregnancy
  • Lack of sleep
  • Certain medications
  • Medical problems such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome
Treatment
  • Dietary changes
  • Exercise and activity
  • Behavior change
  • Weight-loss surgery
Overweight/Obesity Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • 50-30-20 Diet
  • Diabetes
  • BMI

Overweight/Obesity Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Home Circuit 1
  • Obesity
  • Carbohydrates
  • Dining Out
  • Insulin

Overweight/Obesity Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Home Circuit 2
  • Protein
  • Protein
  • Cardiovascular Disease

Overweight/Obesity Phase IV

Purchase Phase

  • Home Circuit 3
  • Fats
  • Fats
  • Eat To Get Lean

Overweight/Obesity Phase V

Purchase Phase

  • Circuit 2
  • Cholesterol Triglycerides
  • Boost Your Metabolism
  • Mediterranean Diet

Overweight/Obesity Phase VI

Purchase Phase

  • 21s
  • Sleep And Recovery
  • Cravings
  • Making Meals
  • Interval Training I

Overweight/Obesity Phase VII

Purchase Phase

  • Circuit 3
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertension
  • Hydration

Overweight/Obesity Phase VIII

Purchase Phase

  • Lower Body Power Circuit
  • Upper Body Power Circuit
  • Interval Training II
  • Maintenance Diet
  • Alcohol
  • Cardiovascular Disease