The rise in obesity rates, both nationally and internationally, is a result of changes in the
environment that have simultaneously lowered the cost of food production, lowered the time …

Obesity is the most common nutrition disorder in the United States and other developed
countries today (17, 29). Clinical observations have long suggested a connection between …

Obesity has been identified as an epidemic in the United States for more than two decades
and yet the numbers of overweight and obese adults and children continue to grow …

The obesity epidemic: Challenges and opportunities The obesity epidemic: Challenges and
opportunities Abstract More than one third of US adults are obese. As the prevalence of obesity …

Obesity is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence in the United States and
worldwide and is often accompanied by multiple comorbidities that lead to type 2 diabetes …

Obesity has become an epidemic and an important public health concern. Because the
problem is multidimensional, the solution will require an interdisciplinary approach involving …

Highest rates of obesity and diabetes in the United States are found among the lower-
income groups. The observed links between obesity and socioeconomic position may be …

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in countries like the United States. This book
provides a comprehensive summary of obesity in America and around the world, discussing …

Obesity has reached what some scientists see as epidemic proportions. Clearly, a rethinking
of the medical nutritional therapeutic approach is needed. Treatment programs must include …

The prevalence of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate in many parts of the world. About
2 billion people are overweight and one third of them obese. The plight of the most affected …