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 23rd, 2019
Food Insecurity and Obesity
FY1473/FCS3342 by Rachel Savelle and LaToya J. O'NealApril 21st, 2017
Overweight and Weight Loss Maintenance
FS226/FSHN13-04 by Anne Mathews, Lauren Foster, and Wendy DahlFebruary 3rd, 2020
Social Networks and Obesity
FY1512/FCS3373by Kellie Cooper, Megan A. McVay, and LaToya J. O’NealSeptember 22nd, 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 22nd, 2020
Related IFAS Blog Posts
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 […]
Healthy Habits: Making them Stick
gwhitworthMarch 2nd, 2021The rate of obesity within the U.S is gradually increasing. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control, the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4% between the years 1999-2000 and 2017-2018. [1] Current programs and initiatives aimed at weight loss exist, but do not seem to be successful long term. Why? One […]
