Body Weight

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The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.

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Publications

Citrus Flavonoid Effects on Obesity

Yu Wang and Laura Reuss

Portion Control: A Key to Weight Management

Cassie C. Gaisser, Karla P. Shelnutt, Lori Johnson, and Annie Wallau

Portion 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.

Weight Loss and the Older Adult: Risks and Benefits

Wendy Gans, Rachelle Savelle, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

Food Insecurity and Obesity

Rachel Savelle, Marcia Brown, and LaToya J. O'Neal

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

Social Networks and Obesity

Kellie Cooper, Megan A. McVay, and LaToya J. O’Neal

Social 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.