A Four-Part Series

Is Obesity a Disease of Inactivity?

Some people have considered obesity to be the leading form of malnutrition because of its link with diseases such as heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Many obese individuals are inactive and this inactivity seems to perpetuate their obesity. Once weight is removed, one of the only means to successfully keep weight off is by increasing physical activity.

In conjunction with: College of Applied Life Studies, College of Medicine, School of Human Resources and Family Studies, Department of Health and Safety Studies, Department of Kinesiology, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Campus Recreation, McKinley Health Center, Carle Foundation, Carle Clinic Association, George A. Miller Committee