America's Fattest Cities 2003
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Informs that, contrary to popular belief, the middle-age spread actually begins in the mid-20s. Weight gain among adults aged 25 to 34; Early weight gain and middle-age obesity; Heart disease and cancer; More.
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- BIGGER Isn't Always Better. // Current Health 2;Mar2004, Vol. 30 Issue 7, p2
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- Increase in American obesity fuels debate on cycling and treatment. Dale, David C.; Federman, Daniel D. // Cortlandt Forum;8/25/96, Vol. 9 Issue 8, p18
Provides information on the prevalence of obesity in the United States and determines the safety of the lose and regain weight cycle connected with the disorder. Percentage of adults affected by obesity; Danger of weight cycling; Weight gain after smoking cessation; Controversy in the treatment.
