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Combating Obesity by: David Chandler So you ask, ' How do I determine if I am Obese, Overweight or fat?' Usually 20% or more over recommendations on standard weight charts indicates that you fit into the obese category. Obesity refers specifically to having an abnormally high proportion of body fat. An estimated 97 million adults in the United States, 55% of the population, are overweight or obese! Similar percentages exist for the United Kingdom, showing that the United Kingdom having the highest percentage in Europe. Obesity is increasing Largest increase has occurred in the last 10 to 15 years. Increases were seen in both sexes and all classes, with the greatest increase in 18- to 29-year-olds and in those who have achieved higher education. Weight gain is dependent on a person's energy intake being greater than energy expenditure. One pound (0.45 kg) is equal to '3
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