What Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity?external icon

Learn about the risks for adults from many diseases and conditions, by National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH).

Weight Loss – American Diabetes Associationexternal icon*

Did you know that nearly 9 out of 10 people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are overweight? If you are overweight, losing some weight could help you better manage your diabetes.

CDC’s Obesity and Overweight

Obesity trends, economic consequences, state-based programs and other resources for the health professional.

*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher.