The Obesity Epidemic
摘要
The scene is set by introducing basic terms and outlining the importance of developing methods to control body weight. How body weight is measured is discussed, and body mass index (BMI) is defined and related to being overweight or obese. The influence of obesity on health is considered and the worldwide incidence reported: the World Health Organization found in 129 out of 190 countries that average body weight was above the healthy range.