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Weight Management Related Factors And Healthy Behaviors In Adults, Sumadhuri Pamarthi
Weight Management Related Factors And Healthy Behaviors In Adults, Sumadhuri Pamarthi
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Obesity is an ongoing global pandemic that affects more than one in three adults in the United States. Being overweight or obese also increases the risk of chronic health conditions. Weight management does not only center on immediate weight loss but also on the proper maintenance of an appropriate body weight over the years. Methods of weight management include eating a healthy diet and meeting physical activity guidelines. Such weight management practices are important to ensure that the people suffering from obesity can decrease risks of morbidity or even mortality. Nevertheless, unhealthy weight management strategies might lead to unintended health …