Obesity
   Obesity, defined as having a body mass index over 30, results from
   of obesity has increased dramatically in the United States since the
The Importance of Addressing Obesity
   This country’s obesity levels are producing staggering increases in
   health care costs linked to obesity continue to mount. Over the past 30
   years, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled; today, nearly
   lives. Others will face chronic obesity-related health problems such
   Addressing the causes of obesity and finding effective interventions is
   provides funding and leadership to fight the obesity epidemic by
       that contribute to obesity
          + Obesity
     * AFRI Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area
     * Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of
       Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of Excellence (RNECE)
     * Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Childhood Obesity