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People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. |
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30.0 and Above
Anyone who is overweight should try to avoid gaining additional weight. Additionally, if you are overweight with other risk factors (such as high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high blood pressure), you should try to lose weight. Even a small weight loss (just 10% of your current weight) may help lower the risk of disease. Talk with your healthcare provider to determine appropriate ways to lose weight.
For information about the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity in reaching a healthy weight, visit Healthy Weight.
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Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
4770 Buford Highway, NE, MS/K-24
Atlanta GA 30341-3717 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
24 Hours/Every Day - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
