Body Weight
The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.
Publications
Citrus Flavonoid Effects on Obesity
FS285/FSHN16-7 by Yu Wang and Laura ReussSeptember 23, 2019
Food Insecurity and Obesity
FY1473/FCS3342 by Rachel Savelle and LaToya J. O'NealApril 21, 2017
Portion Control: A Key to Weight Management
FY1219/FCS8937by Cassie C. Gaisser, Karla P. Shelnutt, Lori Johnson, and Annie WallauMarch 20, 2024Portion sizes and overall calorie intake in the United States have significantly increased over the last 50 years. Along with this increase in calories, portion sizes have grown larger over the years. Understanding portion control can help you eat the right amount of food to maintain a healthy weight. Written by Cassie C. Gaisser, Karla P. Shelnutt, Lori Johnson, and Annie Wallau, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised March 2024.
Social Networks and Obesity
FY1512/FCS3373by Kellie Cooper, Megan A. McVay, and LaToya J. O’NealSeptember 22, 2022Social networks play a very important part in successful weight management. This publication discusses social networks and ways these connections may support or hinder weight management. Written by Kellie Cooper, Megan A. McVay, and LaToya J. O’Neal, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2022.
Weight Loss and the Older Adult: Risks and Benefits
FS401/FSHN20-42 by Wendy Gans, Rachelle Savelle, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy DahlSeptember 22, 2020
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Marion County workshop to promote healthy lifestyles
Megan WinslowApril 29th, 2024About 65% of Marion County residents are overweight, just about mirroring the state average. But by coupling edible gardening with positive nutrition, the organizers of an Ocala workshop hope to inspire healthy lifestyles among the county’s residents and possibly beyond. On Thursday, 54 people are expected to participate in Plant to Plate, a program presented […]
Portion Control Matters. Portion Size Matters.
Brenda Marty-JimenezJanuary 13th, 2023Portion sizes have changed noticeably over the years. They have gotten bigger and so have humans. Extra portions may lead to extra weight. It is hard to set limits when you eat without boundaries. Many people don’t know what a healthy portion size is. The rule of thumb is to be wise about your portion […]
Connections and Consumption
Amanda QuintosOctober 11th, 2022The role of the individual often comes to the foreground in social discussions. For example, when learning about wellness, goal-setting, accountability, and success, you have likely encountered the popular ideal of a single person achieving victory with no one else’s help or support. In this scenario, this triumphant person stands alone, utterly unmoved by the […]
