Health Center - Obesity

About one-third of American women 20 years of age and older are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity is caused by multiple factors, both environmental and inherited. Learn more about this complex disorder, including risk factors and key strategies for weight loss.
Obesity Guide

BMI Calculator


Height: feet inch(es)

Weight: lbs




What the Numbers Mean:

Below 18.5 = Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 = Normal weight
25 - 29.9 = Overweight
30 and above = Obese