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Louisiana Action for Healthy Kids - Team Nutrition
Health Consequences Related to Obesity
Overweight and obese individuals (BMI of 25 and above) are at increased risk for developing health problems inculding some of the conditions listed below:
- High blood pressure, hypertension
- High blood cholesterol
- Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes
- Insulin resistance, glucose intolerance
- Coronary heart disease
- Angina pectoris
- Congestive heart failure
- Stroke
- Psychological disorders (such as depression, eating disorders, distorted body image, and low self esteem).
For more information on health issues related to obesity, visit the CDC’s Overweight and Obesity website.
CDC’s Overweight and Obesity
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