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Obesity is a leading cause of a variety of diseases and illnesses. These articles focus on abnormal health conditions and disease, often related to obesity and poor nutrition.

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How Obesity Causes Chronic Diseases

There is a strong relationship between diet, obesity and chronic disease. This article explore the relationship between dietary fats, cholesterol and some negative health conditions. Read More >

Relationship Between Weight, Disease Probed

This Journal of the American Medical Association article describes the correlation between increased weight and risk of associated disease. Abstract is available free; subscription required for full article. Read More >

CDC Nutrition Guidelines for Youth and Schools

What's at stake when deciding whether to eat that candy bar? This quick-hitting, fact-laden Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site on the benefits and consequences of nutritional choices on the health of young people provides information and resources to make healthy, informed choices. Read More >