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Thanks to science-based research, we know that obesity has a biological and neurobehavioral basis that can now be effectively treated with medications, surgery, and diet and exercise. Learn more at visitobecity.org

Medical costs for those with obesity were $1,429 higher than medical costs for those with healthy weight.

One-third of prime-time TV commercials are for junk food. With sports heroes endorsing soda brands, the media plays a major role in perpetuating America’s obesity problem. Learn more at visitobecity.org. #GetFedUp

Louisiana ranks #4 in one of the highest states of obesity, with 38.10 percent of our population battling obesity. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org.

Unless a significant change occurs, experts warn that the effects of #ChildhoodObesity could reduce average life expectancy by five years or more over the next several decades. #GetFedUp and learn more at visitobecity.org

Researchers predict that if current adolescent obesity rates continue, more than 100,000 additional cases of heart disease will be attributable to obesity by the year 2035. #GetFedUp and learn more at visitobecity.org

All around the world, child obesity rates are rising. In the Americas, 31 percent of children now have overweight or obesity. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org

Few public health problems are as complex as obesity. Obesity was initially recognized as a chronic disease in the late 1980s, but it wasn’t until 2013 that it was officially designated as a disease by the American Medical Association. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org.

Americans are eating more calories than ever before. It's time to #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org

By 2030, it’s predicted that obesity-related costs will surpass $1.5 trillion a year, impacting every aspect of American life. Head over to visitobecity.org to learn more and spread the good word. #GetFedUp #FightingObesity #Obesity

Fighting the high rate of childhood obesity in Louisiana and across the United States is critical to preventing many of the deadliest and most destructive diseases affecting communities today and in the future. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org.

Twenty-four percent of U.S. adults eat three or more fast food meals per week. For more info, check out visitobecity.org. #GetFedUp

People who are overweight or have obesity miss about 56 percent more work days due to illness. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org

Obesity prevention begins at a young age. It’s important to help young people maintain a healthy weight without focusing on the scale. Learn more at visitobecity.org! #GetFedUp

It's time to work together to create a better food environment so everyone can access and afford a healthy diet. Learn more at visitobecity.org! #GetFedup

It is estimated that by 2025, approximately 167 million people – adults and children – will become less healthy because they are battling obesity. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org!

Price check! Generic white bread - $1.99 Whole Grains healthier bread - $3.29 All too often, the healthy option is much more expensive. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org

Since 2000, weekly wages have only gone up by 3%! All food prices have risen 26.8 percent over the past ten years. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org #Obesity #FightingObesity #ObesityResearch

Even a 5% weight loss can bring about health benefits. And the improvements to the quality of life far outweigh the importance of numbers on a scale. #GetFedUp at visitobecity.org #Obesity #FightingObesity #ObesityResearch

Over two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight, and more than 42 percent suffer from obesity. This is the highest rate on record, equating to 115 million people living with obesity. #GetFedUp #FightingObesity #Obesity