Know Your Risks

The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.

Understanding ObesitySee All
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Obesity Treatment Overview in Understanding Obesity
Whatever treatment plan a person follows, losing weight slowly will be more effective and healthier over the long-term. ...more
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Obesity Treatment Overview in Understanding Obesity
Whatever treatment plan a person follows, losing weight slowly will be more effective and healthier over the long-term. ...more
Obesity and Health ProblemsSee All
 Metabolic Syndrome in Obesity and Health Problems
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider. ...more
 Type 2 Diabetes in Obesity and Health Problems
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Insulin helps the cells in the body absorb glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood resulting in high blood sugar. ...more
Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems. ...more
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
 Sleep Apnea in Obesity and Health Problems
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders. ...more
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder. It is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your esophagus. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome in Obesity and Health Problems
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider. ...more
 Type 2 Diabetes in Obesity and Health Problems
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Insulin helps the cells in the body absorb glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood resulting in high blood sugar. ...more
Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems. ...more
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
 Sleep Apnea in Obesity and Health Problems
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders. ...more
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder. It is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your esophagus. ...more
Treating ObesitySee All
 Medical Treatment for Obesity in Treating Obesity
Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight. ...more
Some healthcare providers specialize in treating people who are obese or overweight. They are called bariatric healthcare providers or bariatricians. Some of these providers may also be bariatric surgeons. Read on to learn more. ...more
 Medical Treatment for Obesity in Treating Obesity
Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight. ...more
Some healthcare providers specialize in treating people who are obese or overweight. They are called bariatric healthcare providers or bariatricians. Some of these providers may also be bariatric surgeons. Read on to learn more. ...more
Bariatric SurgerySee All
Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods. ...more
 Before Bariatric Surgery in Deciding On Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods. ...more
 Gastric Restrictive Surgery in Types Of Surgery
Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed. ...more
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a type of weight-loss surgery. This type is done as laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the upper abdomen. The surgeon puts an adjustable band around the top part of your stomach. ...more
Deciding On SurgeryTypes Of Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods. ...more
 Before Bariatric Surgery in Deciding On Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods. ...more
 Gastric Restrictive Surgery in Types Of Surgery
Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed. ...more
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a type of weight-loss surgery. This type is done as laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the upper abdomen. The surgeon puts an adjustable band around the top part of your stomach. ...more
Lifestyle ChangesSee All
 Maintaining Weight Loss in About Weight Loss
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
The longer a person is obese, the more they are at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important. ...more
 Calculating Calories and Fat Grams in Healthy Eating
 Creating an Exercise Program in Being Active
To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more
About Weight LossHealthy EatingBeing Active
 Maintaining Weight Loss in About Weight Loss
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
The longer a person is obese, the more they are at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important. ...more
 Calculating Calories and Fat Grams in Healthy Eating
 Creating an Exercise Program in Being Active
To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more
Childhood and ObesitySee All
Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease....more
With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies? ...more
 Healthy Eating During Adolescence in Healthy Eating
Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks. ...more
Information on the link between soft drinks and metabolic syndrome....more
 Exercise and Teenagers in Being Active
Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight. Read on ...more
Understanding Childhood ObesityHealthy EatingBeing Active
Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease....more
With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies? ...more
 Healthy Eating During Adolescence in Healthy Eating
Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks. ...more
Information on the link between soft drinks and metabolic syndrome....more
 Exercise and Teenagers in Being Active
Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight. Read on ...more
Interactive ToolsSee All
 Adult BMI Calculator
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more
 Children's BMI Calculator
BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight....more
There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured?...more
 Miracle Diet Quiz
Dieting is temporary when it comes to losing weight. To keep weight off you actually have to change your lifestyle. Why is it so hard? For one thing, we may not know as much as we think. Take our quiz to test your knowledge....more
 Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment
The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes....more
 Adult BMI Calculator
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more
 Children's BMI Calculator
BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight....more
There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured?...more
 Miracle Diet Quiz
Dieting is temporary when it comes to losing weight. To keep weight off you actually have to change your lifestyle. Why is it so hard? For one thing, we may not know as much as we think. Take our quiz to test your knowledge....more
 Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment
The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes....more
MultimediaSee All
 The Risks of Being Overweight
Watch this video to learn the health risks associated with being overweight as well as some of the ways used to determine if you are considered overweight....more
 The Risks of Being Overweight
Watch this video to learn the health risks associated with being overweight as well as some of the ways used to determine if you are considered overweight....more
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