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Overweight and obesity result from a complex interaction between genes and the environment characterized by long-term energy imbalance.
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The age-adjusted prevalence of high blood pressure increases progressively with higher levels of BMI in men only.
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Obesity and hypertension are comorbid risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease.
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At each BMI level, the prevalence of high blood cholesterol is greater in women than in men.
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The risk of gallstones increases with adult weight.
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Individuals who are overweight or obese increase their risk for the development of osteoarthritis.
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Most people with sleep apnea have a BMI above 30.
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Obesity in premenopausal women is associated with menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea.
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Obesity during pregnancy is associated with decreased morbidity for both the mother and the child.
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Women who are overweight or obese at the onset of pregnancy are advised to gain less total weight during the pregnancy.
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People's negative attitudes toward the obese often translate into discrimination.
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Body image is defined as the perception of one's own body size and appearance and the emotional response to this perception.
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Body image dissatisfaction and the desire to improve physical appearance often drives individuals to seek weight loss.
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Body image perceptions of individuals in various ethnic and racial groups may be different.
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Obesity is a chronic disease, and both the patient and the practitioner need to understand that successful treatment requires a life-long effort.
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When assessing a patient as a candidate for weight loss therapy, consider the patient's body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and overall risk status.
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BMI should be used to assess overweight and obesity and to monitor changes in body weight.
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The presence of excess fat in the abdomen out of proportion to total body fat is an independent predictor of risk factors and morbidity.
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The initial goal of weight loss therapy is to reduce body weight by approximately 10 percent from baseline.
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Lost weight usually will be regained unless a weight maintenance program consisting of dietary therapy, physical activity, and behavior therapy is continued indefinitely.
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Patients in whom weight loss therapy is not appropriate include most pregnant or lactating women and those with serious psychiatric illness.
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