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We are now defining obesity as an unhealthy body weight, usually defined as more than 20 percent above average for age, height and bone structure. Obesity may be accompanied by other signs of poor health and is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. We added this page for those who are interested in keeping up with the health issues associated with weight gain. Also included are a mixture of fitness stories.

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