Body Fat and Health: How Can I Tell if I am at Risk for Health Problems?
Obesity is called an epidemic because there is a high rate of obesity in the United States. In fact, over 30% of all US adults were obese as of 2012, and more than two-thirds are either overweight or obese. This is concerning because excess body fat is linked to poor health and chronic diseases, su...
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Main Authors: | Kohrine A. Counts, Anne E. Mathews |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2016-08-01
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Online Access: | https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127916 |
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