Introduction
“Saturday Night Live” comedian Chris Farley died in December 1997 of a drug overdose after suffering health problems associated with his obesity. (Photo Credit: Richard Corker, New York Daily News/KRT)
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Bad eating habits, a sedentary lifestyle and ever-larger portions of food have conspired to make the United States the fattest nation on Earth. The National Institutes of Health estimates that 97 million American adults – 55 percent of the adult population – now are overweight or obese. Public health officials say that weight problems often lead to chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and contribute to as many as 300,000 deaths annually. Dieting and more exercise are the two most obvious solutions. But many Americans who lack the time or will are turning to medically assisted weight loss and diet drugs that promise to melt away pounds without significant lifestyle changes. Few of the drugs have been rigorously tested, and some have proven dangerous.
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Jul. 07, 2017 |
Hunger in America |
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Oct. 30, 2015 |
Dietary Supplements |
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Aug. 08, 2014 |
Global Hunger |
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Oct. 01, 2010 |
Preventing Obesity |
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Apr. 07, 2006 |
Rising Health Costs |
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Feb. 10, 2006 |
Eating Disorders  |
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Sep. 03, 2004 |
Dietary Supplements |
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Jan. 31, 2003 |
Obesity Epidemic |
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Feb. 23, 2001 |
Diet and Health |
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Jan. 15, 1999 |
Obesity and Health |
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Sep. 26, 1997 |
Youth Fitness |
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Apr. 14, 1995 |
Dieting and Health |
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Jul. 08, 1994 |
Dietary Supplements |
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Dec. 18, 1992 |
Eating Disorders |
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Nov. 06, 1992 |
Physical Fitness |
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Jul. 31, 1992 |
Infant Mortality |
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Oct. 25, 1991 |
World Hunger |
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Mar. 16, 1990 |
Public-Health Campaigns: Do They Go Too Far? |
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Apr. 29, 1988 |
How America Eats |
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Sep. 06, 1985 |
Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders |
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May 18, 1984 |
Dining in America |
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Aug. 26, 1983 |
Staying Healthy |
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Nov. 19, 1982 |
Weight Control: A National Obsession |
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Oct. 17, 1980 |
Caffeine Controversy |
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Apr. 14, 1978 |
Physical Fitness Boom |
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Jun. 17, 1977 |
Obesity and Health |
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Feb. 22, 1974 |
Heart Research |
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Aug. 01, 1973 |
Nutrition in America |
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Dec. 02, 1970 |
Infant Health |
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Nov. 15, 1967 |
Overweight and Health |
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Aug. 10, 1966 |
Dental Health |
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Jul. 13, 1966 |
Prolongation of Life |
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May 09, 1962 |
Outdoor Recreation |
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Nov. 26, 1958 |
Dieting and Health |
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Jul. 13, 1949 |
Recreation for Millions |
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May 13, 1941 |
Nutrition and National Health |
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