Health Problems of Being Overweight

Lots of people think that being overweight is an appearance issue. But being overweight can impact a person's entire quality of life, affecting things like emotions, energy, and sleep.

• Acanthosis Nigricans
• Asthma
• Blount Disease
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Cholesterol
• Common Sleep Problems
• Depression
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
• Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
• Weight Loss Surgery: Stacie's Story (Video)
• What's the Right Weight for My Height?
• When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem