Childhood Obesity

Why Are More Children Overweight?

Excess weight brings serious health concerns for children including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and increased stress on joints. Full Article »

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Obesity is a Disease

Where you carry your body fat may be as important as how many extra pounds you have.

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Gastric Bypass-LOSERS!
We are an open minded community geared toward the physical and emotional needs of weight loss surgery patients.
OSSG Off Track
A WLS group for those 1 year or greater post-op.
Size Wise SS
This group is for the discussion of health and life issues of people who weigh 350 pounds and over.

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